Traveling the Equator and Polar Circle (Top 5 Countries to Visit) + How Climate Change Impacts Locals with Gunnar Garfors

A quick, important announcement on what’s coming up this month on the podcast! *Please be aware this episode does mention suicide as we talk about Mental Health Month. What topics and themes do you want to learn about on the podcast? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Mental Health America History A Mind That Found Itself by Clifford W. Beers Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order. Babbel - Learn a new language with Babbel! Visit babbel.com/zerototravel to get up to 60% off your subscription.

1 Touko 20247min

Harry Mitsidis is one of only three people to have visited every country in the world…TWICE!  He is also the founder of NomadMania, an online community that inspires global explorers to venture beyond the ordinary and obvious to celebrate the world’s diversity. In this community, travelers track their progress across various lists and are ranked based on their travel accomplishments.  Today, we talk about the potential moral and ethical issues surrounding this idea of systemized travel and ranking travelers and how (when used intentionally) it can create meaningful travel experiences.  As someone who empowers people to get out, see the world, and spend quality time off the beaten track, we also have a bigger conversation around his unique perspectives on travel and what motivates him to continue exploring the world. Of course, there are plenty of destination recommendations (like the best place to be pleasantly surprised!) and insights into filling your life with travel. What do you think of gamifying travel? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Why he continues to pursue his travel goals despite having traveled so extensively already What makes NomadMania more than just a checklist and how systemic travel can help you explore in a new way The ethics around NomadMadia and gamifying travel The best regions to go for food, art, a breathtaking view, and more An act of kindness that’s really stuck with him (that he hasn’t shared before) 3 places you should visit before they get too popular The trip that changed Harry’s life Something serious to consider when incorporating more travel into your life His biggest regret as a traveler and the important wisdom he carries with him on his travels And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Harry’s website Sign up with NomadMania Follow Harry on Instagram Follow NomadMania on Instagram Want More? Visiting Every County In The World…TWICE! With Gunnar Garfors Only Person To Travel Overland To Every Country In The World w/ Graham Hughes Part One: The First Person to Travel to Every Country Without Flying (In a Single Journey) With Thor Pedersen Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order. Babbel - Learn a new language with Babbel! Visit babbel.com/zerototravel to get up to 60% off your subscription.

30 Huhti 20241h 28min

Have you ever encountered something while traveling that sparked a "crazy idea" or inspired you to make a change?  For the past six months, Robbie, Ivo, Jasper, and Josh have created adventure videos in Kenya for their YouTube channel, and it quickly became apparent that the loss of tourism due to Covid-19 is hurting parks and conservancies throughout Africa. After interviewing rangers and uncovering the truth about reduced salaries and increased workload, the creators knew they had to act. Learn how four young YouTubers decided to journey from Kenya to Cape Town in nothing but two tuk-tuks, all in the name of conservation.  What is one thing you can do to create change within your community? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you will share by sending me an audio message. *We're sharing previous episodes to highlight Earth Month! Zero To Travel episodes are timeless and provide valuable insight whenever you listen. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: How the Tuk South crew came into existence All about the latest project What it was like growing up in Kenya How much it costs to modify a tuk-tuk for a long-distance trip When they're planning to embark on the journey The impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on conservation in Africa Lessons from the journey and hopes for the future Why tuk-tuks?   How to follow and support the Tuk South project And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Tuk South's website Subscribe to Tuk South on YouTube Follow joshporters on TikTok Want More? Discovering Meaningful Work Through Travel A Beginner's Guide to Volunteering, A Free Global Volunteer Network And More Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel  Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There's no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order. Babbel - Learn a new language with Babbel! Visit babbel.com/zerototravel to get up to 60% off your subscription.

25 Huhti 202455min

This is a human-powered adventure story not just because Daniel Troia traveled by bike…but because it was powered by the kindness of strangers. Equipped with hidden camera glasses and a cardboard sign that said, "Ran out of food. Anything helps," Daniel spent seven months bicycling across the United States, listening to stories from the people who offered help. His travel documentary, “We Are All In This Together,” has garnered 15 awards at various film festivals and is being used to raise money for homeless shelters. What did he learn from the experience? Find out today as Daniel recounts his adventure and the making of the film.  You’ll hear why he felt uncomfortable nearly the entire trip, the unexpected people he met who changed his life, and the biggest lessons he learned about adversity, grief, togetherness, and humanity as a whole. You’ll get advice on long-distance biking, dealing with confrontations, and more. What have your travels taught you about humanity? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: The intention behind his trip and how he balanced being present with documenting the experience Why the experience made him so uncomfortable, and the surprising themes he noticed about people What this taught him about avoiding things that make you uncomfortable Advice for doing a long-distance trip (with or without money!) The powerful, serendipitous moments that made the trip so incredible The effects of living this kind of lifestyle for an extended period  How the experience changed his behaviors, decision-making, and the way he interacts with others Why he felt that he needed to do this and what it taught him about the political division in the country What it was like putting together the documentary while still trying to process the experience Tips for stealthy camping spots, dumpster diving, handling confrontation, and hitchhiking And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Learn more and watch We Are All In This Together Support Tom’s cartoons Follow Daniel on Instagram Want More? Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield 900 Miles Biking (With No Clothes, Money, or Bike!) Biking the World for Climate Change With Devi Lockwood Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order. Babbel - Learn a new language with Babbel! Visit babbel.com/zerototravel to get up to 60% off your subscription.

23 Huhti 20241h 14min

Have you ever wondered how you can lessen your environmental impact during your next adventure?  Richard Hammond has devoted his life to helping others understand their environmental impact and how to make changes to live more sustainably. As an expert on low-carbon travel, eco-holidays, and sustainable travel, he's here to share tips and strategies to become more environmentally friendly travelers without being overwhelmed. We cover practical strategies for lessening your carbon footprint, why travel helps us understand ourselves as global citizens, how to spot a company using greenwashing as a marketing strategy, and so much more.  Which of Richard's tips will you apply to your next trip? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. *We're sharing previous episodes to highlight Earth Month! Zero To Travel episodes are timeless and provide valuable insight whenever you listen. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: The reason travel is a necessity to build a more sustainable future Why you should work towards being carbon neutral when traveling  Tips for becoming a "flexitarian" when traveling Which forms of travel have the lowest carbon footprint What is "greenwashing" and how to spot a truly sustainable company Why becoming a green traveler is a state of mind How to find the most efficient airlines Simple packing tips to make your trip more environmentally friendly The 3 Golden Rules to be more environmentally friendly on your next trip How to seek new adventures as a green traveler And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Check out Green Traveller Get a copy of the Green Traveller book Follow on Instagram Want More? Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel Biking The World For Climate Change w/ Devi Lockwood Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There's no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

18 Huhti 20241h 9min

Today, I’m joined by digital nomad and author Lisa Jansen to get her list of the top 10 New Zealand hidden gems and get a peak into the New Zealand campervanning lifestyle. Lisa is a long-term traveler based in New Zealand. She has been a nomad for over six years, five of which have been spent traveling across the country in her campervan. Her book Life Done Differently explores her decision to prioritize a nomadic lifestyle, favoring travel and van living over conventional familial and career pursuits. Lisa shares her eclectic mix of off-the-beaten-path places to visit, from surreal lakes and remote beaches to a steampunk town, a west coast alternative to the popular hot water beach, one of the best night sky views in the world, and where you’re most likely to naturally swim with dolphins. You’ll hear all about New Zealand vanlife, get tips and tricks for having your own campervan adventure, and gain plenty of insights into solo and long-term travel. 👉 Want Lisa's list of New Zealand hidden gems? Click here to go to the website! Are you planning a trip to New Zealand? Which of these spots would you add to your list? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: How a one-year study abroad led to permanently living in New Zealand Her daily life in a campervan, work/life balance, and how she makes a living as a digital nomad Campervanning NZ 101: How to find a van, must-haves, and important things to consider Advice for this style of travel and mistakes to be aware of  The best New Zealand hidden gems, from the north island to the south Advice for tramping (hiking) the Great Walks in New Zealand  Why she decided to be child-free and how that’s allowed her to embrace new possibilities Why she decided to write a book on her experiences and what she’s learned about self-publishing Her thoughts on solo travel (plus an important safety tip for aspiring vanlifers) And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Learn more about Lisa at Life Done Differently Connect with Lisa on Instagram, Facebook Find a van in NZ with trademe NZ Vanlife Facebook Groups - Vanlife - New Zealand, Vanlife Singles NZ, Vanlifer NZ - Buy and sell campervans Want More? How To Campervan In New Zealand Epic Treks: Tramping New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail Travelosophy and Adventures In New Zealand Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

16 Huhti 20241h 16min

How does hearing someone else's story change your thoughts about the world? Today, I am joined by author and climate change activist Devi Lockwood to talk about her story-fueled cycling journey, which took her to 20 countries spanning 6 continents and eventually led her to write her first book, 1001 Voices on Climate Change. If you love story-telling or have ever wondered what it'd be like to do a 5-year bike tour, you do not want to miss this episode. Devi shares the roots of her inspiration, how she turned her vision into a reality, insights she gained along the way, and so much more. Do you have a passion project that has influenced your travels? I'd love to hear more about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. *We're sharing previous episodes to highlight Earth Month! Zero To Travel episodes are timeless and provide valuable insight whenever you listen. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: How a walk around the block turned into a 5-year journey The importance of surrendering to the flow and stepping outside of your comfort zone Why holding space for stories is important The power of making the first move Devi's best advice for making an impact on climate change How Devi prepared for her first 800-mile bike tour Why solo travel is the most social way to see the world Devi’s favorite destinations on and off the bike Lessons about listening & why inviting fear helps you overcome it Advice on finding funding for your passion project And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Get a copy of 1001 Voices on Climate Change Check out Devi's Website Learn more about Devi's Journey in writing the book Want More? Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel Solo Adventure Cycling Around The World: Epic Bike Rides With Shirine Taylor Antarctica: Living And Working On The Frozen Continent w/ Leah & Zach Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

11 Huhti 20241h 10min

Do you ever feel called to do something different? Do you want to make a BIG change in your life?  Ingrid Alm and her family (husband, son, and dog) embarked on a human-powered adventure right from their doorstep in Oslo, Norway, to Nordkapp, Europe's northernmost accessible point by car. Their 2,000+ KM journey included walking, skiing, cycling, rowing, and even paddle boarding! In this episode, Ingrid shares the lessons they learned on this epic trip and how a need to shake things up from “normal” life led to their adventure. You’ll hear plenty of advice on how to kickstart your own journey of a lifetime, insight into making big changes, and much more. What trip or decision have you been considering? What’s been holding you back? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Her college experience in the USA (and why Norwegians are so square) Insights into overcoming limiting cultural constructs and going all in on creative pursuits The lessons she’s taken away from working with special needs kids How they prepared for their human-powered adventure Family dynamics and things to consider when traveling with children in more extreme ways What she took away from the experience and how it changed their family going forward The pros and cons of some of the different modes of transport they used How the trip allowed her to connect with her home country The surprising acts of kindness and interactions they had with others Her advice for anyone considering making a change And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Follow Ingrid on Instagram Want More? 7 Bike Rides of a Lifetime With National Geographic’s Roff Smith Lessons from Coaching Olympians, Traveling to 150+ Countries, and 30,000+ KM of Human-Powered Travel with Antonio Cala Cross Country Canoeing: 7,500 Miles Into the Soul of America + an Unconventional Life of Travel With Neal Moore Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order.

9 Huhti 20241h 12min