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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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83:43

11 European Dishes You Must Try Before You Die (Plus...

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2025/12/02

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 before you die, including cultural context, restaurant tips, and personal stories from his years of travel. Kenny explains how each dish connects to its place and people, how everyday locals enjoy them, and

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65:20

Remote Roundup: Bangkok & Oaxaca, Remote Career...

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2025/11/27

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 helpful tools and resources, need‑to‑know trends, destinations, and insight into what it really means to live and work around the world. In this episode, they’re reporting in from two wildly different

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69:34

Top 10 World’s Most Difficult Countries to Visit (How...

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2025/11/25

What are the most difficult countries to visit, and why do some require months of effort just to get in?Gunnar Garfors is an author, journalist, and the first person to travel to every country in the world twice. Jacqui Kunz was named “World’s Most Intrepid Traveler” in 2023 and is also well on her way to visiting every country in the world. In this Zero To Travel Host Collective episode, Gunnar and Jacqui go through ten of the world’s most difficult countries to visit from a visa and access

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90:25

Independent Travel as a Female in Afghanistan,...

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2025/11/20

IMPORTANT: This episode was recorded before the conflict in Sudan, and Jacqui has since left the country. For additional information and ways to support the Sudanese people, you can visit eyesonsudan.net and follow Jacqui on Instagram.Why would someone choose to travel to the world’s most dangerous places? Today I’m joined by Jacquelyn Kunz, the first female to travel independently through Afghanistan after the Taliban regained control. In this episode, Jacqui shares some of the toughest moments

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78:21

Beginner's Guide to Travel (No Matter Your Age) + How...

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2025/11/18

What does it really take to build a travel lifestyle from scratch, especially if you’re starting later in life or managing a serious medical condition?Jason Robinson is the founder of The Nomad Experiment and author of The Beginner Traveler’s Guide. After digging out of debt and selling his home, he now travels full-time while living with type 1 diabetes. Jason joins me to explore his updated beginner travel guide, how the nomad lifestyle has become his way of life, and how we can all learn to

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89:22

Top 7 Destinations to Visit (Before They Get Crowded)...

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2025/11/13

Need some inspiration for your upcoming travels? Gunnar Garfors is the first person to travel to every country in the world not once, but TWICE. As the ultimate travel expert, he’s with us to share his list of the best places to visit before they get too popular.You’ll hear about seven out-of-the-ordinary destinations spanning all seven continents to help you plan for the coming year and beyond. Whether it’s beach life, mountain hikes, big cities, or relaxing getaways, there’s something on the

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59:56

The Revival of Night Train Travel and Launching a...

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2025/11/11

Is night train travel making a comeback? Trains have long been seen as a romantic or nostalgic way to explore a destination, but what if it could also be the most practical, comfortable, and climate-friendly way?Thibault Constant is a French train enthusiast turned entrepreneur who built a following of 300k on his YouTube channel, Simply Railways. He’s the author of Trains de Nuit and co-founder of Nox, a new sleeper train company aiming to revolutionize overnight travel across Europe with

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100:27

How To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of...

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2025/11/06

How is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world.Paige McClanahan is the author of The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She is an American journalist based in France and a regular contributor to The New York Times, where she reports on the impacts of tourism. She is also the host of The Better Travel

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94:36

7 Chile Hidden Gems: Off-the-Beaten Path in...

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2025/11/04

Want to explore volcanoes, wine valleys, remote wilderness, and vibrant indigenous cultures, all in one country? Why not make Chile your next adventure?Steph Dyson is a travel journalist, guidebook author, and founder of the website Worldly Adventurer. She has spent nearly a decade living and travelling across Latin America, including three years in Chile, and is the author of Moon Chile With Patagonia & Rapa Nui (Easter Island). In today’s episode, we explore Chile’s incredible geographic and

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77:08

Remote Roundup: True Costs of Long-Term Travel, Taxes...

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2025/10/30

What tools and routines make the biggest difference for nomads? What really drives down your cost of living abroad, and what are you giving up to get there? On this month’s episode, Caitlin and Janessa swap stories on budgeting, daily tradeoffs, and what it takes to feel comfortable in constant motion. You'll hear their thoughts on shifting priorities, overlooked productivity habits, tax residency trends, and why your “normal” might not be so normal elsewhere. Remote Roundup is a new monthly

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71:23

7 Epic Travel Fitness Adventures (For All Levels) and...

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2025/10/28

What would your travels look like if you planned them around the most epic, life-shaping active adventures you could dream up? Heidi Niklaus is the founder of Heidi Runs Abroad LLC, where she helps travelers, expats, and digital nomads maintain their wellness routines on the road. With a background in higher education at Rutgers University, she pivoted into fitness instruction, became a long‑term traveler, and is now planning her move to Sofia, Bulgaria. In this episode, Heidi shares how a

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93:59

Top 15 USA National Park Hikes: From Iconic Must-Dos...

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2025/10/21

What if the best hikes in America’s national parks aren’t the ones you’ve already heard of?Jason Frye is a travel and outdoor writer who grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and now lives in North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His latest book with Moon Travel Guides, USA National Parks Hiking: The Top 100 Trails, covers 100 hikes across 40 U.S. national parks. Jason takes us through some of the best hikes in America’s national parks, broken down into three helpful

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88:34

How to Harness the Power of Your Intuition (Using the...

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2025/10/14

What would life feel like if you could reliably tap into your intuition, even when your logic is pulling in another direction?Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic author, speaker, and creative leader known for popularizing the concept of InnSæi, the Icelandic approach to intuition. She spent years working in international development (including the UN) before shifting into coaching, writing, and teaching how to access inner wisdom. Her book InnSæi: Heal, Revive, and Reset with the Icelandic Art

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76:30

Peru’s Hidden Gems, Why NOT to Hike the Inca Trail +...

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2025/10/07

Is it possible to hike the Inca Trail ethically?Heather Jasper is a travel writer and photographer who has been based in Cusco, Peru, since 2019. She has written for BBC Travel, Fodor’s, Frommer’s, and other major outlets, leading readers off the beaten path across Peru. In this episode, we dig into why Heather believes it’s nearly impossible to hike the Inca Trail ethically, and she offers lesser-known, more respectful alternatives and hidden gems across Peru. This episode may help you become a

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78:05

Surviving On a Desert Island + Transformative Travel...

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2025/10/02

Do you have the skills to survive on a deserted island? Tom Williams is the founder of Desert Island Survival, an adventure travel company that maroons people on desert islands, and the winner of the TV survival show Alone UK 2023. In this episode, Tom traces his path from wealth management to remote survival guiding, explains how he designs his desert island expeditions, and shares the deep transformations that he's witnessed in his participants. Tom shares how he went from being at the bottom

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63:10

Top 7 French Riviera Hidden Gems (A Local’s Guide) +...

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2025/09/30

What if the French Riviera you’ve seen in photos is only half the story? Cédric Pages is the founder of WhatToDoRiviera.com, a local tour entrepreneur driving discovery across the Côte d’Azur by partnering with small operators and curating authentic experiences. In this episode, we dive into seven hidden gems of the French Riviera that most visitors miss, plus Cédric’s journey from IT to tour guide and how he’s building a travel business that’s rooted in human connection. Cédric shares seven of

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60:59

Remote Roundup: Intentional Travel, Nomadding Berlin,...

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2025/09/25

What if every choice as a digital nomad, from where you live, to how you work, to the people you surround yourself with, was made with more intention?Remote Roundup is a new 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 helpful tools and resources, need‑to‑know trends, destinations, and insight into what it really means to live and work around the world. In this

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56:38

Traveling with No Destination and No Goals: Lessons...

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2025/09/23

What would happen if you left home with no destination, no goal or deadline, and simply just went until you couldn’t go any further?Jacob Lemanski is an engineer-turned-world traveler who bicycled 38,000 miles over 999 days, crossing six continents and circling the earth twice. After returning home, he turned his travel journal into a video podcast, How To Move The Stars. He also founded an art and clothing company inspired by the experience and now runs a bike touring business in Colorado. Jacob

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92:21

Safari Planning 101 + How to Build Your Life Around...

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2025/09/18

What does it take to plan an unforgettable African safari? How can one trip lead to building a life and business around travel? Scott Brills is a long-time digital nomad, international entrepreneur, and co-founder of Pamoja Safaris, a locally run company offering custom wildlife safaris in Tanzania. Over the past 20 years, he’s lived at the intersection of travel, business, and service — running trips, participating in charities, and creating a location-independent lifestyle before “digital nomad”

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95:39

10 Steps to License Your Product Ideas for Location...

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2025/09/16

Could you turn a product idea into passive income, without starting a business or having to do it all yourself? Courtney Laskiewicz is a serial inventor who, with no prior experience, licensed six products after facing 51 rejections. Now, Courtney is a product licensing coach who helps everyday inventors bring their ideas to life and earn passive income by licensing them to companies. Through her platform Serial Inventing, she teaches a proven 10-step system to turn product concepts into

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