Zero To Travel Podcast
Jason Moore
✈️ 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 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 more as we get down and dirty on topics like; starting and running an online business from anywhere, the best off-the-beaten-path destinations to visit, travel and work opportunities, gutsy budget travel strategies, surprising ways to earn free travel, the digital nomad life, unconventional travel based lifestyles, fun travel jobs, how to plan epic adventures, backpacking, remote work, how to take a gap year or a career break, 4-hour work week inspired topics, ex-pat life, slow travel, travel hacking, sustainable travel, human-powered adventures, trips worth planning, and everything in between.Host Bio: Jason wandered the planet as a nomad for over a decade and spent 15+ years on the road as a tour manager in events/music, a seasonal adventure travel tour guide, and a digital nomad. Originally from the USA, he is now a dual citizen (Norway/USA) based in Oslo. He is obsessed with helping YOU explore our planet on your terms.Follow the show (it's FREE!) and welcome to the global community. 🙏PS - To sign up for our free newsletter to get travel tips, tricks, destination advice, and more visit zerototravel.com/newsletterPPS - If you'd like to access our paid premium feed with ad-free shows, bonus episodes, and more for just $3/month go to zerototravel.com/premium.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 57min
Traveling with No Destination and No Goals: Lessons from a 3-Year, 38,000-Mile Solo Bike Ride Around the World with Jacob Lemanski
Join Jacob Lemanski, an engineer-turned-adventurer, who embarked on a three-year, 38,000-mile solo bike ride across six continents. He shares the experience of traveling without a destination, revealing how this open-ended journey reshaped his views on presence and identity. Jacob discusses the challenges and rewards of extreme solitude, transformative encounters, and the beauty in living without a schedule. Learn how this adventure not only inspired his art and podcast but also led him to challenge conventional notions of success.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 33min
Safari Planning 101 + How to Build Your Life Around Travel with Scott Brills
Scott Brills, a seasoned digital nomad and co-founder of Pamoja Safaris, shares his journey from early travels to creating a thriving safari business in Tanzania. He offers insider tips on planning unforgettable African safaris, like choosing the right guides and destinations. Listeners can learn about the cultural richness of safaris and practical advice on safety, costs, and timing for the best wildlife experiences. Scott’s story is an inspiring testament to building a travel-centric life, showing that it’s possible to thrive without traditional roots.
Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 36min
10 Steps to License Your Product Ideas for Location Independent Passive Income (No Manufacturing Required) with Courtney Laschkewitsch
Courtney Laschkewitsch, a serial inventor and product licensing coach, shares her inspiring journey of licensing six products after numerous rejections. She presents a 10-step system to turn product ideas into passive income without manufacturing. Courtney discusses the importance of perseverance and soft skills, revealing the realities of contracts and royalties. She also emphasizes the significance of market research and prototyping, along with the emotional and practical challenges inventors face. Discover how to navigate the licensing landscape while embracing innovative ideas!
Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 35min
Adventures in Urban Exploration with Greg Abandoned
Greg Abandoned, an urban explorer and host of the Chasing Bandos podcast, shares his thrilling escapades through abandoned locations. He recounts incredible stories, including an arrest by Chinese secret police, and reflects on how gaming inspired his journey to explore Chernobyl. Greg emphasizes the unwritten rules of the URBEX community, balancing discovery with respect for these forgotten places. He discusses the importance of photography in capturing decay's beauty and offers tips for aspiring explorers eager to embark on their own adventures.
Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 25min
Counterintuitive Advice on Selling Online, Starting Before You’re Ready, & Building a Fiction Career with Nat Eliason
Nat Eliason, an entrepreneur and author from Austin, discusses his journey from nonfiction to sci-fi with his debut novel, Husk. He shares counterintuitive approaches to launching creative projects, emphasizing the power of starting before you're ready. Nat dives into the complexities of fiction writing, balancing artistic integrity with marketing strategies. He encourages embracing patience in a fast-paced digital world and highlights the importance of building genuine connections with your audience. Lastly, he shares local Austin gems for food and inspiration.
Sep 4, 2025 • 49min
The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Heritage of Earth
Join Laura Alho, a Finnish writer and cultural expert in Saudi Arabia, and Aaron Millar, host of The Armchair Explorer, as they explore the enchanting AlUla region. They delve into the ancient city of Hegra, where breathtaking Nabataean architecture waits to be discovered. Laura shares her adventure riding Arabian horses to ancient petroglyphs, while Aaron introduces you to local storytellers who bring the rich history of this lost city to life. With friendly camels stealing the show, this journey through time captures the spirit of AlUla's hidden treasures.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 16min
15 Years of Sacrifice, Secrets, & Sleeping with Cobras: Refusing an “Ordinary” Life to Build a Lost Paradise with Martin Vrana
In a captivating journey, Martin Vrana, the founder of Lost Paradise, shares how he spent nearly 15 years creating a boutique resort on a remote island in Bali after leaving his stable life in Sweden. He reveals the emotional and logistical hurdles he faced, from working 450 hours a month to sourcing reclaimed wood across Indonesia. Martin discusses the personal sacrifices made, including maintaining secrecy from friends and family, and reflects on the resilience required to turn a dream into reality despite burnout and challenges that tested his commitment.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 57min
Remote Roundup: Future Hotspots, Productivity Experiments, Digital Nomadding 2.0 (August 2025)
Caitlin Sunderland, an associate producer and avid digital nomad, shares insights on what it means to thrive in 2025’s remote work environment. She discusses the balance between work and leisure, offering productivity tips like the 4-hour work container. Caitlin reveals potential future hotspots for nomads, emphasizing sustainable living. The conversation touches on navigating burnout, building community, and the emotional shifts of long-term travel. With humorous anecdotes from their nomadic journeys, they explore the nuances of creating a sense of home on the move.
Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 6min
100 Documentaries Project: Traveling the Globe to Find Extraordinary Humans + Changing the World One Story at a Time with Robin Danehav
Robin Danehav is a Swedish documentary filmmaker behind the ambitious '100 Documentary Project,' which highlights everyday heroes and their hidden stories. He shares his transformative journey from IT to filmmaking, sparked by a dinner with a pasta maker in Lisbon. Robin emphasizes how travel shapes his storytelling, revealing emotional depth in his subjects. He discusses the importance of integrity over clicks and reflects on the challenges faced while filming in Uganda, showcasing the power of genuine connection and empathy in storytelling.
Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 2min
Disrupting Travel and Building Community with Beth Santos
Beth Santos, Founder and CEO of Wanderful, discusses her journey in creating a global community for women and non-binary travelers. She explores the transformative power of travel and the importance of community, recounting her experiences reconnecting with her Portuguese heritage. Beth challenges traditional narratives of solo female travel, emphasizing vulnerability and inclusivity. She also reflects on entrepreneurship, balancing motherhood, and the learning mindset that comes from failure, inspiring others to create safe spaces for authentic dialogue.
