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

Have you ever had the urge to explore the world beyond the boundaries of society? Today's guest, Greg Abandoned, shares his passion for urban exploration including stories of some of his most challenging journies, most cherished experiences, and all about the URBEX movement.  If you have ever wondered what it would be like to visit parts of unseen society and want to know more about finding beauty in decay, then you don't want to miss this episode. We talk about how Greg found a new perspective on life through urban exploration, what inspired him to jump into this lifestyle, the unwritten rules of URBEX, and where you can start on your own journey. Have you ever participated in urban exploration? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live like a local in the destinations you visit? This week we are bringing you a bonus episode with a special preview of Not Lost, a new podcast about finding yourself in places you’ve never been from our friends at Pushkin Industries. Host Brendan Francis Newnam takes us around the world, learning about new places by getting invited to a stranger’s house for dinner. From Montréal to Mexico City, Brendan and his guests drink, dance, and eat, learning as much about themselves as the places they visit. In this preview, Brendan and his guest Danielle Henderson navigate the icy streets of Montréal in search of local history. Click here to listen to more from Not Lost.

Have you ever wondered how you can lessen your environmental impact during your next adventure?  This week I am joined by Richard Hammond, who has devoted his life to helping others understand their environmental impact and how to make changes to live a more sustainable life.  If you are someone who travels often then you don’t want to miss this episode, we cover practical strategies for lessening your carbon footprint, why travel helps us understand ourselves as global citizens, how to spot a company using greenwashing as a marketing strategy, and so much more.  Which one of Richard’s tips will you apply to your next trip? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: How climate change and sustainable

How has your life changed direction from traveling?  This week I am joined by Poet, Entrepreneur, and retired Stockbroker, James C. Hopkins, to learn all about how he made the transition from a hectic life on Wall Street to living a simple Buddhist life in Kathmandu.  If you are a dreamer at heart then you will not want to miss this episode. We discuss why every experience has value, what compassion in action looks like, how to spend money wisely while traveling, why you should “shut up and do something” today and so much more. What moments in your life have caused you to make big changes? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: Why the physical presence of books had a big influence on James' early

Have you ever had an important life goal that you keep putting off? Today I am joined by, digital nomad Jeff Jenkins, the founder of Chubby Diaries, to talk about why it's so important to live life now and follow your dreams today.  You will not want to miss this episode, we discuss Jeff’s journey of leaving a job he hated to travel full time, how he started his business, why representation of travel for all body types matters, can’t miss destinations, and so much more.  What are you going to do to embrace the present moment in your own life? I'd love to about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: How Jeff found himself stuck in a job he didn’t want for 9 years  What made him finally take the leap of faith to leave Why experie

When you hear the word “beauty” what is the first thing that comes to mind?  Today I am joined by ex-pat and blogger, Yari Coello, to discuss why it's important to find beauty in unexpected ways, how to change the narrative of beauty and what you can do to pamper yourself as a traveler. In this episode, we dive into different perceptions of beauty throughout the world, why representation through creativity and media shapes our ideals, Yari’s experience traveling to over 50 countries, and so much more. How are you going to spoil yourself today? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: How Yari ended up in London and why she stayed Why starting out with no money set Yari up for future success  The w

Do you ever find yourself overcome by stressors in your daily life? Today I am joined by Integrative Health Coach, Wellness Consultant, and ex-pat, Kirsten Pontius, to discuss how you can reduce stress and increase happiness in your life no matter where you are and what you're doing. If you have ever wondered how you can better manage and overcome difficulties in your life at home and on the road, then you do not want to miss this episode. Kirsten shares simple ways to bring joy and balance to your life, how to find routine during travel, why it's important to embrace the unfamiliar, and so much more. What stress-reducing tool from today's episode do you want to apply to your life? I'd love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune

Have you ever dreamed of running a location-independent business but don't want to be bogged down by the time and effort of building one from the ground up? Today I am joined by digital nomad, entrepreneur, and founder of buyingonlinebusinesses.com, Jaryd Krause, to explore how anyone can buy and grow a location-independent business. If you have ever considered traveling the world and running your own business, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Jaryd openly shares his wealth of knowledge including what types of businesses to consider, where to look for investment opportunities, and how to properly vet a prospect. We also dive into some of his favorite places to travel, how to keep a healthy balance while working on the road and so much more.  What tips would you give to a first-time traveler? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on

Have you ever wanted to promote your ideas, brand, or business but felt unsure about where to start?  Today I am joined by digital nomad, world sailor, and PR specialist, Erin Carey, to discuss how she transitioned from the corporate rat race to being a fully location-independent entrepreneur, as well as tips on getting media coverage to grow your business.  If you have ever wondered what it's like to lean into opportunity and embrace life to its fullest, you do not want to miss this episode. Erin unveils the basics of do-it-yourself PR, how to execute big life changes, why it's important to get comfortable with the uncomfortable, and so much more. What is something that has motivated you to make changes in your life? I'd love to hear more about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here

Do you ever find yourself wondering how to get off the beaten path while traveling?  This week I am joined by fellow entrepreneur, podcaster, and travel junkie Dylan Thuras, to discuss some of his favorite lesser-known wonders and delicacies from every single continent. As the co-founder of Atlas Obscura, Dylan possesses a wealth of experience and knowledge about unique points of interest all around the world. You are not going to want to miss this episode because Dylan shares some of his favorite places to go and foods to eat, some of which you've never heard of. We cover where to go, how to get there, and what type of hidden treasures are waiting for you off the beaten path.  Which one of these 7 hidden wonders would do you want to visit first? I'd love to hear what stuck out and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your qu

Have you ever wondered how to turn the adversity in your life into a positive asset?  Today I am joined by a true polymath, Tayo Rockson, to discuss what it means to "Use Your Difference to Make a Difference." As a professor, consultant, speaker, poet, and author Tayo has explored how growing up as a 3rd culture kid gave him the unique ability to help others bridge the gap to become culturally fluent.  If you love immersing yourself in local culture while traveling, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Tayo shares the lessons he's learned growing up a minority in 5 countries over 4 continents, how to have cultural fluency as a traveler, the key to changing old behavior, and why no lived experience is wasted.  What kind of contract would you make with yourself for future growth? I'd love to hear what it looks like and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive

Are you looking for a sign to pick up your life and set down roots in a new country? Look no further, my friends. This week I am joined by award-winning travel writer and friend to the show, Tim Leffel, to get an update on the Cheapest Places in The World in 2022.  If you have ever considered living abroad, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Tim shares the Visa and entry changes you need to know about, what tools you can use to find the right spot for you, his all-time favorite destinations, and so much more. Which one of these affordable countries would you like to move to? I'd love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: The difference between location independent and retired How living in Mexico full

Have you ever considered how history has helped shape the present narrative when it comes to travel?  Today I am joined by award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor, to talk about how a simple guidebook transformed travel for Black Americans in the Jim Crow segregation era. Candacy shares her experience traveling to different Green Book sites across the United States to write her book Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. She also opens up about how her experiences with travel as a young adult and her background as an artist shaped her present-day journey as a storyteller and cultural documentarian. If you are curious about how you can impact change in your own circle, get a glimpse into the difficulties Black families have faced when traveling, and see a side of activism and entrepreneurship not typically discussed, then you do not want to miss this episode.  What type of legacy do you want to leave? I'd love to hear about it and ho

How often do you take the time to examine and understand the facts of your life and the world around you?  Today I am joined by best-selling author and entrepreneur Anna Rosling Rønnlund, to discuss how to change your perspective, worldview, and life through Factfulness. If you have ever wondered how you can enhance your comprehension and appreciation of the world around you then you are not going to want to miss this episode. As the co-founder of Gapminder.org and co-author of NY Times Bestselling book, Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About The World – And Why Things Are Better Than You Think, Anna shares expert insight about using facts to understand the world, interpret media, and establish context.  How do you overcome fear of the unknown as a traveler? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. [Note: This is an episode from the archives that we felt needed to be heard again!] Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a

Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold of society’s expectations?  Today I am joined by slow traveling digital nomad, community manager, podcaster, and event producer, Wanda Duncan. As the mastermind behind Black Women Travl, Wanda has created a community and podcast that fosters conversations, provides resources, and inspires Black women to dream big and travel far.  If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit in, you do not want to miss this episode. 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.  What are some ways that you have embraced your inner misfit? I'd love to hear about them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Pr

Do you ever feel limited by society’s expectations surrounding travel?  When today’s guest, Beth Santos, started a travel blog, her goal was to challenge norms by exploring the diverse and shared experiences of women traveling the world. It has since morphed into Wanderful, an international community and social network with over 40,000 active members composed of women and nonbinary people of all ages and backgrounds. Aside from this booming online community, Beth has also created WITS Travel Creator + Brand Summit, the Bessie Awards, and the first-ever outdoor women’s festival (taking place in New Orleans in March 2022). This week's episode is filled with the wisdom and stories one can only acquire as a world traveler, serial entrepreneur, mother, and community builder. Tune in to learn what it means to be a good leader, how to create a safe and empowering community, why exploring your heritage can uncover unexpected roads and so much more.  Make sure you don't miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience and

How would you describe your current level of happiness and what would need to change to increase it?  This week I am joined by award-winning journalist and bestselling author, Eric Weiner, to explore the many themes of his book The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World, and explore what it means to be happy. If you want to transform your outlook and increase your happiness, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Eric shares stories from his time spent as a foreign war correspondent during the rise of the Taliban, his decision to leave behind a successful career at NPR, lessons from traveling the world to write his first book, and so much more.  How does traveling make you a better version of yourself? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your que

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you weren’t locked into a single career path? Then you might just be a multipotentialite.  Today I am joined by writer, artist, community leader, and my dear friend Emilie Wapnick to discuss just how embracing your passions can help you reimagine work.   Emilie is a fine example of the many things a person can accomplish when you simply embrace your uniqueness. Her TED Talk and book, How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don’t Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up, empowers others to embrace the multipotentiality in their lives.  If you want to learn how to integrate your interests to create a dynamic, fulfilling, and fruitful career and lifestyle, then you don’t want to miss this episode. [Note: This is an episode from the archives that we felt needed to be heard again!] Which passions do you most want to follow? I'd love to hear more about them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the pr

How does hearing someone else's story change the way you think about the world? Today I am joined by author and climate change activist Devi Lockwood to talk about the story-fueled cycling journey that brought her to 20 countries, spanning 6 continents, and eventually lead her to write her first book, 1001 Voices on Climate Change. If you love story-telling or have ever wondered what it'd be like to do a 5-year bike tour, then you do not want to miss this episode. Devi shares the roots of her inspiration, how she turned her vision into a reality, insights she gained along the way, and so much more. Do you have a passion project that has influenced your travels? I'd love to hear more about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: Ho

What is the first song that comes to mind when you think of an epic travel adventure? This week I am joined by my dear friend, musician, and fellow traveler Josh Bennett (aka BoTik Quest) to dive into our list of must-hear travel songs. We cover everything from the "cliche" hits to the less obvious medleys that make for epic adventures. Tune in to hear Josh and I reflect on some of our favorite travel moments through the lens of music and don't forget to follow along by listening to our specially curated Top Travel songs playlist (including honorable mentions). Is there a song you think should make it on the list? I'd love to hear them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: Our strategies for crafting the list The first song that c