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

Have you ever found yourself asking "what’s next" after a major life change or shift in identity?  Digital Nomad and entrepreneur, Matt Bowels, shares how remaining curious and seeking opportunities during big changes have fueled his passion for travel, adventure, and business.  If you are interested in the digital nomad life then tune in to hear the wisdom Matt has gained from traveling and running his Real Estate company in 65 countries on 6 continents over the past 8 years. When was the last time you were at a magical crossroads in life and what course did you take? 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 Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: How the decision to study abroad inspired lifelong passion for travel  Lessons as an ex

Are you hesitant to leave your comfortable life for full-time travel? What exactly stands in the way between you and a life filled with adventure and self-discovery?  Native Nomad Life creators, Cassie and Nate tell us how their transition to full-time travel eventually lead them to immerse themselves into native cultures, settling down part-time in Merida Mexico, and becoming professional storytellers.  If you want more information about what it’s like to travel the world and set up a home base in a new country, as well as some great insight about life as a world traveler, you don’t want to miss this episode.  What is one small step you can take towards a bigger (and perhaps overwhelming) goal? I would love to hear more 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

How often would you travel if you knew you could consistently get the best deals on transportation?  Author and entrepreneur Scott Keyes’ passion for finding cheap flights turned his small mailing list for friends into a bustling website known as the travel industry's best-kept secret with 2-million members assisted by a 40-person team.  If you are curious about what it takes to find the best deals on travel from best practices when booking, to what type of mindset is key, then you will not want to miss this episode.  Which of Scott’s techniques will you use when booking your next trip? 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 Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: How a once hobby transformed Scott into a cheap flight expert The roa

Do you ever wonder whether the idea of long-term travel or the nomadic lifestyle matches up with the reality of it? Today you will get a blast from the past as we revisit the audio snapshot of one couple’s transition to travel journey. Come along with Sofia and Teague as they share what it was like right before their journey started, including the process of leaving their careers and the prep work required for a transition to full-time travel. They catch us up after traveling the world for a year, sharing how they changed as individuals, as a couple, and how their lives transformed. How do you use big-picture thinking to accomplish all of your travel and life goals? I'd love to hear your story and hope you will share it 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

When is the last time you got in your car, drove out into the wilderness, and got away from it all? Today's very special episode comes to you from Moab, Utah where my wife and I love to camp, we are going to share with you our top twenty tips for becoming a car camping superstar! So, whether you’ve done a lot of camping or you’ve never been before, listen to today’s episode to find out exactly what you need to have a great time when you next hit the road! What are some of your favorite simple pleasures? I'd love to hear from you 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 ultimate hack for starting a campfire What’s better than Google A European’s take on American road tripping What Jason has learned on this trip The best things

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the ingredients that make an epic adventure? George Mahood's adventure took shape during a night at the pub when he and his buddy devised a plan to cycle the full length of Great Britain with nothing but their underwear- no clothes, no money, and no bike! If that’s not epic, I don’t know what is! If you’re curious about what it takes to have once in a lifetime experience centered around the generosity of strangers, then you don’t want to miss this week’s episode.  Have you ever tried traveling outside the box to create a one-of-a-kind experience? I'd love to hear your story and hope you will share it 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 George and Ben decided to cycle the length of Great

Have you ever had an idea or goal so ambitious you questioned whether it could ever come to fruition?  Polly Letofsky’s mission to bring global awareness to breast cancer came to reality through walking for 5 years straight, through 4 continents, 22 countries, and over 14,000 miles. If you are wondering what it takes to follow your dreams, no matter how out of reach they feel, then tune in to hear about how the first woman ever to walk around the world made it happen.  What is your larger-than-life goal? 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: How many pairs of shoes it takes to walk 14,000 miles Finding inspiration to create clarity, creativity, and connectivity through walking What it takes to make the l

Are you the type of traveler that avoids crowded tourist destinations at all costs? Accomplished author and globe trotter, Gunnar Garfors, shares his experience and wisdom gained from seeking out the road less traveled and writing a book about the hidden secrets of his home country Norway. If you’re curious to learn more about how curiosity and adaptability can help you achieve a one-of-a-kind adventure experience, you don’t want to miss this episode. What is the most memorable travel experience that led you somewhere unexpected? 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: How the pandemic influenced Gunnar’s travels and deep dive into Norway What exactly does getting off the beaten track mean How to research

Are you feeling like it’s time for a change but not sure how or where to start?  Today the tables have turned as I am joined by my best bud and business partner Travis Sherry who puts me in the hot seat and helps me reflect on how life has changed over the past two years and develop a vision of what the next two have in store. If you feel like it’s time for a lifestyle redesign of your own, tune into this week's episode to find inspiration and insight as we reflect on the past and shape future goals. What does your ideal lifestyle look like and how has it changed over the past few years? I'd love to hear from you 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: What is lifestyle design anyway?  Reflecting on a few major life changes that too

Are you wondering whether the time has finally come to escape to Europe this summer but still feel apprehensive to pull the trigger on travel plans? Travel Journalist and NY times contributor Paige McMclanahan shares her thoughts on traveling Europe in 2021 from the unique perspective of someone who left the U.S. in 2008 to travel the world, eventually settling down in a small village in the French Alps. If you are someone who is itching to travel to Europe but invested in being a responsible and respectful world citizen in a post-pandemic world, then you don’t want to miss this episode.  Do you have any international travel plans this summer? 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, where, and

Have you ever dreamt of hopping off the corporate ladder to retire early and immerse yourself in world travel? Accomplished author, marketing expert, podcaster and influencer Rachel Hill has been living this dream since the age of 27 when she retired from her career in IT to pursue a life of full-time travel and launch her first (of many) 6-figure business along the way. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about Rachel's travels to over 70 countries and hear the story of how she made the leap from the Corporate ladder to embrace the unknowns of adventure and entrepreneurship. Where would be the first place you'd visit if you quit your day job for full-time adventure? I'd love to hear your thoughts and encourage you to 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

How far would you go to make a difference for a cause/charity?  Lewis Kirkbride combined his passion for mental health advocacy & his love of Middle Ages battle & combat to create an epic challenge where he walked 310 miles in Medieval armor in 19 days from York to Battle, where the Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066.  Tune in to this episode to discover the "why's" behind such an arduous journey, how being a part of a supporting community can have mental health benefits that are far-reaching, and the crippling effects that toxic masculinity has on men the world over. What will you do with your power that will help others? I would love to hear your thoughts 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: Lewis' Bond With Charities What Was The 1066 Battle Walk

Welcome to Australia, mate! Thanks to some help from Tourism Australia, I was able to land two incredible interviews with locals who grew up on opposite sides of this vast country. On this audio journey, you get to explore parts of this vast continent through the eyes of two accomplished indigenous Australians who kindly share their rich history and ancestral stories allowing you to take in perspectives most typical tourists don’t. First, you'll hear from Aunty Marg, founder-owner and managing director of Dreamtime Southern X, which runs tours offering fascinating insights into Sydney’s Aboriginal Dreamtime beginnings. She shares her wisdom and advice on travel in the New South Wales Region of Australia as well as some of the historical and cultural significance of indigenous people. Then we'll catch up with Bart Pigram, a Yawuru man from the West Kimberley region of northwest Australia who started his company Narlijia Tours to help tell the ‘entire’ story sharing his Aboriginal and multicultural perspective

John Craigie is a songwriter´s songwriter. Known for his captivating live performances, John blends a unique brand of earworm folk music interspersed with humorous stories, daring listeners to reflect on the human condition, often with a smile. For a tasty dose check out his live album “Opening For Steinbeck". John’s poignancy, humor, and reflections from life as a nomadic troubadour spill into his music where he takes you on a ride that might end in tears, laughter, or some other unexpected emotion…you just never know. Either way, you’ll be glad you spent time absorbing his art. As Rolling Stone Magazine said, “It’s hard to immerse yourself in a Craigie album and not emerge elated.” Tune in to this episode to discover John’s unique perspective on nomad life as a DIY musician, hear his advice on how to pursue your true calling (and stick with it), learn what makes a great story and why humor is so important, thoughts on the craft of songwriting, and much more. If you have a passion for music, travel, and grea

Have you fallen in love with a location so much that you wanted to live there? Are you driven by the idea of buying international real estate but just not sure how it all works? Jon Sterling from Espatriati.com (formerly ExpatHomes.io) specializes in international real estate for buyers, sellers, and agents. If you have ever had an interest in moving abroad, investing in another country, or plan to buy/sell real estate outside your own country then this episode is a must-listen because you will learn who this is and isn't for, common mistakes & how to avoid them, plus so much more. What are the places that you would want to move to? What have been the biggest hurdles that have stopped you from doing so? Share your thoughts 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 Le

Do you have a passion for craft beers, travel, and adventure? Are you wanting to live a more unconventional life (you're here so this is probably pretty true) & RV living is appealing to you? April & Kenny from Living A Stout Life are 40-somethings living in an RV, seeking out adventure, and fantastic craft beer throughout their travels. If you are a questor of an unconventional life, living it on your terms, and have a passion for great craft breweries then this episode will spark a bigger fire in you to make it happen. What are your favorite craft beer destinations? Do you mix your passions with your travel destinations? Share your thoughts 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: Marriage Advice From A Life On The Road The Story Behind Living A Stout Lif

Sebastian Modak is an award-winning freelance travel writer and multimedia journalist, a profession that has taken him all over the world. You might recognize him as the New York Times 52 Places Traveler from 2019 where he reported from a different destination each week for an entire year. His work has also appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and AFAR, to name a few. In this episode, Sebastian shares some incredible stories as well as helpful travel advice for newbies and nomads alike. Tune in to discover: How growing up as a 3rd culture kid and How different cultures can shape your childhood and how you carry it with you throughout your life Expert advice for battling loneliness on the road Why walking a place when you first arrive is such a great habit What it was like traveling the world for a year for the New York Times  A powerful tip for using social media without letting it interfere with your travels How to better connect with locals anywhere in the wor

Do you have a passion for seeing and experiencing animals in their natural habitats? Are you looking for ways to ethically & responsibly travel while still interacting with animals in a way that is beneficial to them? Melisa Beveridge from Wolly Bear Travels is a registered veterinary technician who has made it her mission to travel to animal sanctuaries around the world to volunteer and therefore make a positive difference in the lives of all the animals she interacts with. If you have a passion for making a positive impact on the world while also traveling then this episode will speak to you. Following an interest and infusing it with your love of travel can turn into the thing that drives you and makes your life exactly what you always wanted it to be. What was your biggest takeaway for responsible and ethical travel that Melisa shares? Will you be doing anything differently in your travels after this episode? Share your thoughts by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private

Do you have a passion for the National Parks in America? Are you craving the chance to visit as many as you possibly can? Have the crowds, deciding which to visit, and cost been deterrents in hitting the road to visit them? Conor Knighton is an award-winning correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and author of Leave Only Footprints which chronicles his year spent visiting every National Park in America. He even shares how he got into his correspondent role which allows him to get paid while traveling and talk with people who have amazing stories. If singular mission travel is something that excites you and National Parks are on your bucket list then this episode will give you everything you need to hit the road and start making those dreams a reality. Which National Parks are on your bucket list? If you have already visited some, which are your favorite and why? Share your thoughts by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every mon

How many times have you thought of quitting your job to travel the world? Have you given thought to taking an adult gap year? What is the biggest piece that is holding you back from it? Brooke Thayer quit her six-figure job in San Francisco at the age of 34 to travel solo for one year, an adult gap year if you will. Brooke is sharing her adventures (especially during COVID), tips & tricks, and how you can make this a reality for yourself and your situation. While this may seem like just a dream to many, it is possible, attainable, and, maybe, one of the best decisions you can make for your life and future. Learning and growing doesn't have to only happen while you are between four walls (ahem...cubicle).  What were your thoughts on an adult gap year prior to this episode and how have they changed? Will you be planning an adult gap year for yourself soon? Share your thoughts by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (de