Lessons from Quitting a Job and Selling Everything to Motorcycle Around the World with Mike Barr

Lessons from Quitting a Job and Selling Everything to Motorcycle Around the World with Mike Barr

This episode is sponsored by NordVPN. Get an exclusive NordVPN deal at www.nordvpn.com/zerototravel. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Have you ever thought about taking a trip around the world? How about on a motorcycle? Mike Barr quit his real estate job in New York City and sold all of his belongings to embark on a round-the-world motorcycle tour. He’s now using his time on the road to build his photography and writing portfolio and has traveled over 40,000 miles at the time of this recording. In this episode, Mike shares why he decided to prioritize adventure over college debt, how his hobbies influence his solo travel experience, why it’s important to create your own system when traveling, his advice on motorcycle touring, and more. Even if you never plan on traveling by motorcycle, this episode will help you unpack whatever is next for you on your journey. What type of round-the-world adventure would you take? I'd love to hear your thoughts 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 monthly bonus episode (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 Mike’s interest in magic has influenced his life in unexpected ways Mike’s introduction to travel and what it was like to road trip across the US in his Jeep How he ended up in commercial real estate and his mentality on traveling with debt How Mike incorporates his creative passions into his travel and the idea of falling in love with struggle Why everyone should consider motorcycle touring Mike’s advice on finding the right bike for you, where he sleeps, and how he budgets his travel The biggest lesson this trip has taught him so far And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors, Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card and NordVPN Learn more about Mike’s Moto Travels Follow Mike on Instagram and TikTok Mike’s resources for free camping and biker accommodations Check out the Iron Butt Association Want More? The World Walk (Trilogy): Lessons From A 7-Year Walk Around The World w/ Tom Turcich The First Woman To Walk Around The World with Polly Letofsky Inspiring Female Adventurers Series: Around America And Beyond with Renata Chlumska Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip. This episode is also sponsored by NordVPN. Get an exclusive NordVPN deal at www.nordvpn.com/zerototravel. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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