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Zero To Travel Podcast

Zero To Travel Podcast

By: Jason Moore
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 ✈️ 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/newsletter.Copyright 2013-2026 Zero To Travel International AS Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Remote Roundup: Egypt Solo Travel, Building Intentional Seasons, Managing Daily Travel Stress, Creative Remote Work Workarounds (May 2026)

    Remote Roundup: Egypt Solo Travel, Building Intentional Seasons, Managing Daily Travel Stress, Creative Remote Work Workarounds (May 2026)
    May 14 2026
    From destinations that challenge your assumptions to the routines and mindsets that make this lifestyle actually sustainable, join Caitlin and Janessa as they unpack what's been on their minds this month. 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, Janessa reports back from a solo trip to a destination most travelers hesitate to visit alone, Caitlin shares a surprisingly simple tool for building calm and consistency into nomadic life, and both take a hard look at a habit nearly every long-term traveler has that might be doing more harm than good. There are also a few remote work stories from the community that prove people will go to remarkable lengths to keep living life on their own terms. Have you ever talked yourself out of a destination based on what you'd heard, or found a way to build more balance into a life that never really stops moving? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you'll share by sending me an audio message. Tune In To Learn: Why Janessa says this distinction is one of the most important things solo travelers can internalize when traveling somewhere new How a single offhand comment on the podcast led Janessa to an unexpected scuba trip What solo travel in Egypt costs, why Cairo might not be your best nomad base, and what to consider instead A breathing technique that's worth adding to your daily routine while traveling Why you may want to create intentional seasons in your year even when the weather never changes The most committed remote work workarounds, and why it actually made sense And much more Resources: Sign up for our FREE newsletter Caitlin on Instagram Janessa on Instagram Diving Nomads Want More? Remote Roundup: Solo Travel Hot Takes, Nomad Budgeting, Rookie Mistakes, Cape Town & Mexico City (March 2026) 7 Epic Travel Fitness Adventures (For All Levels) and Solo Travel for Transformation with Heidi Nicklaus (+ Jason’s Ultimate Travel Blunder) 7 Pro Tips For Traveling In Dangerous Countries w/ Bjorn Palsson Thanks To Our Sponsors Become a Fora Advisor today at foratravel.com/zerototravel Get 20% of at Cozy Earth with code ‘TRAVEL’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Authentic Brazil: Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventure Travel with Gift of Go

    Authentic Brazil: Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventure Travel with Gift of Go
    May 12 2026
    What if the part of Brazil most worth exploring is the one almost nobody talks about? Eddie Lott is a Dallas-born expedition leader who has spent nearly two decades studying Brazilian history, geography, and culture. He rediscovered the Serra do Espinhaco in 2018 and has been documenting its trails and communities ever since. Elisa Oliveira is a Brazilian architect turned expedition coordinator who left behind her career and her previous life after a single weekend in the Espinhaco in 2019. Together, they co-founded Gift of Go, a company that builds and leads founder-guided expeditions through one of Brazil's most layered and least-visited mountain ranges, and they are also husband and wife. In this episode, co-host Paige McClanahan talks with Eddie and Elisa about how Gift of Go came to be, what their expeditions actually look like, and what travelers need to know before heading to this part of Brazil. This is a rewarding listen for anyone drawn to real adventure travel in Brazil off the beaten path. Eddie and Elisa spent three-plus years walking the terrain, building relationships with local communities, and living in the region before guiding their first traveler. You'll hear why going deep into one place beats skimming across a whole country, how arriving somewhere by foot after 17 days on the trail completely changes how you experience it, and what it means to share a destination that still has almost zero international tourism presence. Have you ever experienced a place that felt completely untouched by tourism? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you'll share by sending me an audio message. Co-host Paige McClanahan is a writer, editor, and former journalist based in Paris, France. As the author of The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel, Paige is passionate about making sure our travels have a positive impact on the world. Learn more about her work here. Tune In To Learn: What makes the Espinhaco a microcosm of Brazil's most important ecological, cultural, and historical themes How Elisa left an engagement and a five-year architecture career after one weekend in a remote mountain village Why Gift of Go spent three years in the field before guiding their first traveler What the Veranico is, and why January might be the most spectacular and unpredictable time to visit How the expedition formats work, from 12-day group treks to fully bespoke solo journeys Why Brazil receives fewer international visitors per year than the city of Miami, and what that means for the right kind of traveler Practical tips for Minas Gerais: think in regions, know your biomes, expect limited English, and prepare for the warmth of the people What to eat and drink, from cachaça and UNESCO-recognized cheese to fig compotes with dulce de leche And so much more Resources: Sign up for our FREE newsletter Gift of Go Website Instagram Want More? 7 Chile Hidden Gems: Off-the-Beaten Path in Patagonia, Mapuche Culture, and More with Steph Dyson How To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of Tourism, Embracing Tourist Traps, and the Impact of Travel With Paige McClanahan How To Get Off The Beaten Track with Gunnar Garfors Thanks To Our Sponsors Become a Fora Advisor today at foratravel.com/zerototravel Get 20% of at Cozy Earth with code ‘TRAVEL’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Goodness Game: 5 Rules to Pay It Forward with Small Acts of Kindness with Bryan Driscoll

    The Goodness Game: 5 Rules to Pay It Forward with Small Acts of Kindness with Bryan Driscoll
    May 5 2026
    What if one small act of kindness could completely change someone’s life trajectory? Bryan Driscoll is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and the author of The Goodness Game. He built a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio while running a marketing company, and he’s now focused on helping people create positive ripple effects through simple acts of kindness. In this episode, Bryan shares the story that inspired his kindness philosophy and breaks down his five-rule framework for making the world better in a practical, sustainable way. This episode offers a simple, practical way to approach kindness without overthinking it, something you can use at home or take with you on the road. Bryan breaks down how small, intentional actions can create meaningful impact, and why connection is often more valuable than money. It’s a grounded guide to taking action in a way that feels honest, natural, and aligned with your strengths, while also having a little fun. What’s one small act of kindness you could commit to this week, even if it feels slightly uncomfortable? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you'll share by sending me an audio message. Tune In To Learn: Why a random act of kindness at age 18 changed Bryan’s life forever How the “Goodness Game” turns kindness into a simple daily practice Why giving without recognition creates a deeper impact How to identify your personal helping style and use your strengths Why not everyone is your “assignment” and how to stay in your lane How to avoid burnout when helping others by creating boundaries How Bryan used Craigslist to test the ripple effect of kindness Practical random acts of kindness ideas you can try this week Why overthinking stops people from helping and how to just start And so much more Resources: Sign up for our FREE newsletter Goodness Game website Want More? Walking the World with Alexander Campbell and Tom Turcich Bicycling Across the USA Without Money in Search of Human Connection With Daniel Troia Connecting with Strangers in 21 Countries as an Introvert, Battling the Loneliness Epidemic, Building Community at Home with Adam Schluter Thanks To Our Sponsors Become a Fora Advisor today at foratravel.com/zerototravel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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