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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

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87:26

Top 8 Travel Songs from the 90s (The Ultimate...

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2025/04/29

What road trip songs get you pumped for your travels?Rob Harvilla has been a professional rock critic for 20+ years whose writing has appeared in Pitchfork, Spin, and Rolling Stone. He is also the host of the hugely popular podcast 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Rob shares his ultimate 90s road trip playlist along with a fun conversation about the inevitable intersection of music and travel. Rob shares his thoughts on how music embeds

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24:49

Life Lessons from Nature, Best Travel Lists,...

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2025/04/27

I’m bringing you a roundup of the most popular and community-loved highlights from the Zero To Travel newsletter this month, offering practical travel tips, lifestyle insights, and some good old-fashioned wanderlust inspiration.You’ll hear science-backed strategies for boosting happiness, why now might be the time to take action on a second passport, a few under-the-radar travel destinations you’ll want to add to your list, why college towns can make great travel destinations, and more. What’s

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62:53

Top 11 Ways To Rock Your Music Festival Experience...

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2025/04/24

Have you traveled just to go to a music festival? What one realization can lead to a life of travel? Jason Law and his wife Kelly are the duo behind Festy GoNuts and GoNuts Marketing, the ultimate resource for enhancing your music festival experience. They’ve been to countless festivals, created a tight-knit community of festival lovers, and know exactly what it takes to go from a good time to a legendary one. In this episode, they're sharing their top 11 music festival tips to rock the experience -

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77:47

A 2,190+ Mile Mother-Son Adventure: Thru-Hiking the...

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2025/04/22

What is it like to hike over 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail… with your teenage kid?Jessica and Largo are part of the adventurous WorldTowning family, who’ve been living a full-time travel lifestyle for over a decade. From sailing across the Atlantic to road-tripping Europe in an RV, they’ve redefined “home” and “school” many times over. Jessica and her son Largo share their experience tackling one of the USA’s most iconic long-distance hikes: the Appalachian Trail. We talk about what led them

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86:34

Immersion Travel: Becoming a Porter in Nepal with...

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2025/04/17

Nate Menninger has chased experiences around the world, from running with the bulls in Spain to diving the Blue Hole in Belize. Most recently, he became one of the first foreigners to work as a Himalayan porter in Nepal, an experience he documented in his first-ever film, The Porter. In this episode, Nate shares the wild story of becoming a porter in Nepal, working side-by-side with local Nepalese porters on a 23-day trek. We talk about how he pulled it off, what it taught him, and the unexpected

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86:46

Myanmar’s Secret Railways: Uncovering Stories of...

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2025/04/15

What hidden stories lie beneath the surface of the places you travel?Clare Hammond is an award-winning investigative journalist currently working with Global Witness to expose the issues relating to natural resources, conflict, and corruption. In 2016 while working in Myanmar, she discovered an obscure map showing a web of railways that weren’t shown on any publicly available maps. This compelled her to spend three months traveling these mysterious railways to uncover their purpose and the stories

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64:27

Sicily Uncovered: Street Food, Wine Regions, and the...

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2025/04/10

What is it about Sicily that makes travelers fall in love (and some never leave)?Linda Sarris is a Sicilian travel expert, private chef, and the author of three Moon Travel Guides covering Sicily and Southern Italy. After building her career as a private chef in New York City, she followed her passion for food and culture to Palermo, Italy, where she’s been based for the past eight years. Today, she runs a food and wine-focused travel business, offering immersive experiences that help travelers

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71:31

The Hidden Gems of Andalusia: Discover the Spain Most...

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2025/04/08

What makes Andalusia one of the best hidden gems in all of Spain?Lucas Peters is a tour operator and award-winning travel writer. His latest book with Moon Travel Guides explores the magic of southern Spain, sharing the must-see highlights, unique experiences, and the best local flavors of Seville, Granada, and Andalusia. In this episode, Lucas unpacks the culture and history of Andalusia and shares the top experiences that make this region of Spain a must-visit. Lucas shares fascinating insights

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93:24

10 Key Principles That Built a $40M Business While...

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2025/04/03

What if you could build a business that funds your dream lifestyle without sacrificing travel and freedom?Dan Demsky is the co-founder and CEO of Unbound Merino, a premium Merino wool clothing brand that has redefined minimalist, high-performance fashion. Dan has built Unbound Merino into an eight-figure global business while working fully remotely as a digital nomad. Since launching via a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, Unbound Merino has grown to be a $40M global brand beloved by

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70:16

Strategies for Living an Unconventional Life with...

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2025/04/01

Is it time to rethink the “rules of life?” What if you could redefine success, family, and adventure on your own terms? Ingrid Alm is an adventurer, writer, and mom who has made it her mission to challenge the conventional rules of life. Ingrid has walked, paddled, and biked thousands of miles with her family in tow, proving that parenthood doesn’t mean putting dreams on hold. Her latest book, Vi Skulle Hatt Mer Tid (We Should Have More Time), dives into how families and individuals can break free

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28:24

Listener Questions: Reverse Engineering a Move...

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2025/03/27

How can moving abroad help solve a specific life challenge? How do you choose the right location-independent business to start? What's the best way to navigate traveling across longer distances?In this episode, I answer listener questions to help you take a more intentional approach to designing your travels and location-independent lifestyle. You'll hear my thoughts on why you should reverse-engineer your travels and choose a destination based on your unique needs. If you're feeling stuck on

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57:50

Nomadic Matt on “How to Travel the World on $75 a...

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2025/03/25

What if you could travel the world without breaking the bank? What does it mean to be a traveler after nearly two decades on the road?Travel-blogging legend and best-selling author Matt Kepnes has been traveling the world on a near-continual basis since 2006. In 2008, he launched his site NomadicMatt.com to catalog his travel experiences and share his insights. Over the years, the site evolved into a valuable trip-planning tool for budding and savvy travelers alike. His writing has been featured

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61:04

How to Go to College for Free with Jenn Viemont

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2025/03/20

Is studying abroad in Europe the ultimate travel hack? How can you get your entire college degree abroad for a fraction of the cost of U.S. tuition?Through her website, Beyond The States, Jen Viemont helps students and lifelong learners navigate the world of European university programs. In this episode, Jen explains how to study in Europe for free or at a much lower cost. She also shares her own story of moving abroad with her family and building a location-independent business. You’ll learn

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71:18

Solo Traveling Europe and “The Stans” in a Campervan...

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2025/03/18

How do you build the confidence to take off on a long-term solo vanlife journey, especially through lesser-traveled regions?Maria Glaser has been traveling solo in her self-converted van across 16 countries, from Germany to Mongolia. What started as a pandemic project turned into an epic adventure spanning thousands of miles, unexpected challenges, and even a surprise four-legged travel companion. Maria shares the highs and lows of vanlife on the road, from navigating tiny medieval streets in

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61:02

Exploring Tibet with Robert Kelly

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2025/03/13

What does it really take to visit Tibet, and how can you have an authentic experience while you're there? My guest today is Robert Kelly, a seasoned travel writer who has co-authored multiple editions of Lonely Planet’s Tibet guidebook. With years of firsthand experience in Tibet and its surrounding regions, Robert shares his insights on what makes Tibet an unforgettable travel experience as we explore its culture, landscapes, and historical complexities. Robert shares what travelers need to know:

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85:24

How to Win at Travel with “The Points Guy” Brian Kelly

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2025/03/11

Are you leaving free travel on the table?Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, is one of the world’s leading experts on travel and loyalty programs. What started as a blog in 2010 has become a massive platform helping millions of travelers maximize rewards and travel smarter. In his new book How to Win at Travel, Brian shares everything he’s learned about the game of travel, from leveraging airline and credit card points to planning your dream itinerary so you can experience the world in ways you never

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91:01

Discovering The Hidden Europe with Francis Tapon

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2025/03/06

Why should you explore Eastern Europe?Francis Tapon is a global nomad and author of Hike Your Own Hike and The Hidden Europe. With an inspiring travel resume, he has traveled to 125 countries, has walked across America four times, Spain twice, and Madagascar once (at the time of this recording). From 2013 to 2018, he even traveled nonstop overland to all 54 African countries. Francis shares his journey traveling through Eastern Europe, discussing what he learned about the region, the people, and

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104:03

Beyond the Summit: Climbing Mt. Everest, Filming at...

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2025/03/04

What does it take to turn a childhood dream into reality, even when it seems impossible?Alex Harz is an adventurer, filmmaker, and storyteller who took his dream of climbing Mount Everest and turned it into a powerful multimedia project, The Quest: Everest. With a background in acting, business, and international travel, Alex combined his skills to document the Everest experience like never before, bringing audiences up the mountain with him through both a documentary film and an immersive VR

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31:39

The JOMO Revolution, Exciting New Visa Announcement,...

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2025/02/27

I’m bringing you some of the best insights from the past month’s newsletter—curated travel tips, trends, and ideas that deserve a deeper dive. If you’ve ever felt the sting of travel FOMO, wondered about the latest digital nomad visas, or wanted a better way to pick your next destination without overcomplicating it, this one’s for you.You’ll get my take on the antidote to travel FOMO that might change your mindset, what this new visa to an exciting destination means for remote workers, and why

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24:24

Reverse Engineering A Move Abroad, Choosing A...

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2025/02/27

How can moving abroad help solve a specific life challenge? How do you choose the right location-independent business to start? What’s the best way to navigate traveling across longer distances? In this episode, I answer listener questions to help you take a more intentional approach to designing your travels and location-independent lifestyle. You’ll hear my thoughts on why you should reverse-engineer your travels and choose a destination based on your unique needs. If you’re feeling stuck on

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