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

Do you want to quit your job, embark on an epic adventure, and build an online business? After leaving his successful career as the trainer for the New Zealand Olympic swimming team, Antonio Cala went on to cycle 25,000 kilometers from California to Patagonia, live on a sailboat for three years, and ride a motorcycle 30,000 kilometers from Spain to Cape Town. Along the way, he founded Adventure Fix, the ultimate online adventure magazine packed with the top travel expeditions, wildlife encounters, and remote places from around the world.  In this episode, Antonio and I unpack the lessons he’s learned from training Olympians, traveling to over 150 countries, and building a seven-figure business while on the road. You’ll hear about the moment when he had to decide between his dream job and a life of travel, how his values influence his choices, why cycling may be the best way to experience a country’s culture and people, and how hitching a ride on a sailboat led them to a new life path. You’ll also learn how he took $500 and scaled his online business to seven figures without any business experience, why it may not be a good idea to tie your business to your personal life, how we underestimate the power of our minds, and a critical mindset shift you need to be successful. There’s a common theme and key piece of advice to take away from this episode – how will you apply it to your own life and travels? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll 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 Antonio became an Olympic swimming trainer before the age of 30 and what he learned from working with world-class Olympians Antonio’s transition to travel and how a one-year plan transformed into a three-year cycling adventure How they financially supported their travels and maintained a budget of $10 a day Their daily life on the road and why cycling is one of the best ways to slow travel How starting a business while traveling affected their experience and why they decided to quit blogging  How a spontaneous idea led to living on a sailboat The daily expenses of life on a sailboat and why talking about money is important Their experience motorcycling through West Africa and why they chose that mode of transportation And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - LifeStraw, Loop Earplugs Sign up for Adventure Fix’s weekly email Check out Adventure Fix on Instagram Book recs: Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Psychology of Money Want More? Solo Adventure Cycling Around The World: Epic Bike Rides With Shirine Taylor How To Go Sailing Around The World Lessons from Quitting a Job and Selling Everything to Motorcycle Around the World with Mike Barr Thanks To Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by LifeStraw Go water bottles. Use the promo code TRAVEL to get 20% off your LifeStraw Go purchase when you visit www.lifestraw.com. Upgrade your sleep at home and on the road! Get 10% off your pair of Loop Earplugs by visiting www.loopearplugs.com/zerototravel.

10 Okt 20231h 29min

How would your travels be different if you set aside expectations and surrendered to the journey? After realizing that much of Roberta’s pain came from unmet expectations, she decided to experiment with a new life approach that involved planning nothing and letting go of any attachment to how things turned out. In this episode, author and coach Roberta Mussato and I unpack the lessons she learned when she decided to trust the universe during her three-month adventure through Sri Lanka, South India, and Nepal. You’ll learn why she adapted this new life philosophy, how the mindset of a traveler lays the entire foundation for a trip, why you need to live in trust, and how we can find the balance between our philosophies and the necessities of the real world. You’ll also gain insight into solo travel in Asia, the process she took to write her book, and much more! What new life philosophy or mentality can you experiment with on your travels? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll 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: Why the Italian lifestyle wasn’t for Roberta and what brought her to London How a silent meditation retreat led her to a new life path and advice for finding your next “thing”  The importance of inner work and why we can’t make choices based on fear How to marry a new life philosophy with the practicalities of the real world  Why she decided to write her book and the process behind it Roberta’s insights on safety, boredom, loneliness, and costs while traveling solo in Asia  Her favorite places to travel and the top things you need to do in London Why vulnerability is a superpower And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - LifeStraw, Loop Earplugs Visit Roberta’s website  Grab a copy of her book Universe, I Trust You Want More? Using Intuition to Make Tough Decisions, Learning to Surrender, Discovering Purpose, and Living Your Best Life with Amrit Sandhu from Inspired Evolution Living in Alignment, Capturing Magic, and Being a Citizen of the World with Ernest White II The Spiritual Journey + Travel and Creativity with Karan Bajaj Thanks To Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by LifeStraw Go water bottles. Use the promo code TRAVEL to get 20% off your LifeStraw Go purchase when you visit www.lifestraw.com. Upgrade your sleep at home and on the road! Get 10% off your pair of Loop Earplugs by visiting www.loopearplugs.com/zerototravel.

3 Okt 20231h 22min

Does travel really make you happier?  Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Stevenson to unravel the mysteries of travel from an academic and psychological perspective. Dr. Stevenson is a cultural psychologist and senior lecturer in psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester, England. In his recent book, The Psychology of Travel, Dr. Stevenson offers key insights into the psychological factors behind different kinds of travel and introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about global mobility and movement. In this episode, Dr. Stevenson shares insight into the reciprocal relationship between people and their environments, advice on managing travel fears and anxieties, and how to use travel as a tool for self-development. We explore the dilemmas of cultural integration, how travel changes our perception of time, the psychological factors behind different travel styles, and much more. How has travel improved your life? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you’ll share 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: The link between how we live and the environment around us and why we need to step outside of the travel bubble Why every traveler should have an understanding of the psychology of travel  The fine line between planning and researching and allowing that research to influence your expectations and judgments How we can manage our travel fears and anxieties and why worry can be a good thing  Why travel makes us happier and how to approach travel as a transformative tool The push and pull of maintaining your cultural identity vs. integrating into a culture Flow state and the relationship between time perception and travel The connection between travel and memory How eco-anxiety can help us become better travelers And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - LifeStraw, Loop Earplugs Grab your copy of The Psychology of Travel Check out the book The Sheltering Sky by Paul Bowles Want More? Finding Meaning Through Travel w/ Dr. Christopher Daniels Luck Is No Accident: Making The Most Of Happenstance with Dr. John Krumboltz How To Crush Your Pre-Trip Anxiety Thanks To Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by LifeStraw Go water bottles. Use the promo code TRAVEL to get 20% off your LifeStraw Go purchase when you visit www.lifestraw.com. Upgrade your sleep at home and on the road! Get 10% off your pair of Loop Earplugs by visiting www.loopearplugs.com/zerototravel.

26 Sep 20231h 26min

Saddle up and get ready for a wild ride because today, you're headed to the Buffalo Roundup in South Dakota! This episode is from The Travel South Dakota Stories, an immersive first-person podcast that takes you on a journey through the Land of Infinite Variety. In this episode, award-winning travel writer and host Brian Thacker takes you to one of my favorite hidden gem destinations in America, where you'll get to experience one of the most unique events in the state. Feel the ground rumble and the dust fly as sixty cowboys and cowgirls saddle up to bring in a thundering herd of 1,300 buffalo at the 57th Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Through this compelling audio experience, you'll be right there with Molly, one of the cowgirls, as she cracks her whip and corals the galloping buffalo. You'll discover the buffalo's role in American and Native American History, hear from a Lakota rider who explains what the buffalo means to them, and so much more. Resources: Listen to The Travel South Dakota Stories podcast

21 Sep 202346min

How can volunteering abroad enhance your travels? Today, I’m joined by Ricardo Lima, founder of Worldpackers, to talk about how you can get the most out of your work exchange experience. Worldpackers is an online platform that connects travelers looking to exchange their skills for accommodations with incredible hosts from around the world and has facilitated more than 140,000 exchanges in 140+ countries.  In this episode, Riq shares why he left his successful career as an investment banker to travel the world and eventually found one of the largest work exchange platforms for travelers. You’ll gain insight into how these types of programs work on both the volunteer and hosting side, common concerns and misconceptions, and why volunteering abroad is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in a culture and experience deep transformations. We also talk about the state of the hostel industry, why he moved his company from a hostel to a van, and his best business advice for someone who wants to create something bigger than themselves. Have you volunteered abroad, or are you considering a work exchange program? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you’ll share 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 the hostel industry has shifted since Covid and the pros/cons of hostel life Why Riq left his successful career as an investment banker to travel the world and the lessons he learned from 3.5 years of travel How you can travel for a purpose with Worldpackers and general advice for work exchange How to address the #1 concern for travelers looking for work exchange programs Why your mindset can make or break your experience Why volunteering abroad isn’t only for budget travelers How these programs create opportunities for cultural immersion and connection The biggest lessons he’s learned from building his company and scaling to have a bigger impact (for both solopreneurs and partnerships) Riq’s advice for investing, facing conflict head-on, and managing remote teams And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - LifeStraw, Loop Earplugs Plan your next experience with Worldpackers (PLUS get $10 off with code ZEROTOTRAVEL) Check out Riq’s podcast, Abrindo Caminhos Want More? Travel Legends Series: The Story of WWOOF – An Interview With Founder Sue Coppard A Beginner’s Guide To Volunteering, A Free Global Volunteer Network And More DIY Volunteering Thanks To Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by LifeStraw Go water bottles. Use the promo code TRAVEL to get 20% off your LifeStraw Go purchase when you visit www.lifestraw.com. Upgrade your sleep at home and on the road! Get 10% off your pair of Loop Earplugs by visiting www.loopearplugs.com/zerototravel.

19 Sep 20231h 24min

How can travel serve as a path to healing and self-discovery? Today, I’m joined by C.D. Seventeen, a techno music artist, DJ, painter, and poet, to talk about what it was like growing up in the Yunnan Province of China and how a bike-packing trip through the Scottish Highlands and the Orkney Islands helped her reclaim her power. In this episode, Seventeen opens up about her challenges coming out of that environment to pursue an unconventional path and what she had to overcome to follow her dreams. We also explore her book The Weight We Carry, which contains poems from her solo bike-packing journey. She shares how this transformative trip contributed to her healing, what the adventure was like, and how it continues to impact her to this day. This story just might inspire you to, as Seventeen wrote on the back of her book, “jump on a bike, go on a journey, dive deep into the self, and let the weight of your human identity dissolve into the wind.”  Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. How has travel brought about a transformation in you? I'd love to hear your story and hope you’ll share it 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 DJing helped Seventeen overcome her social anxiety Why she chose to move to the UK and study psychology instead of following her passions Why speaking out about the Chinese education system and cultural expectations is important to her The beauty of Seventeen’s culture and village life in the Yunnan Province How writing in a foreign language taught her to embrace flaws and new possibilities The pivotal moment that led her to take a solo bike-packing trip around Scotland Seventeen’s quest for individuation and how her book reflects her transformation during the journey What she’s learned from breaking free of the rules Her advice for bike-packing Scotland and meeting others on the road And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsor - US Bank Check out Seventeen’s website Stay at the Orkney Island BNB and Rua Reidh Lighthouse Milk & Honey by Rupi Kaur Want More? Hiking The West Highland Way In Scotland w/ Lynne Nieman Lessons From Caring for the Dying and Bike Packing 18 Countries With Jerry Kopack How to Design Your Bike Trip & The Future of Adventure Cycle Touring: Epic Bike Rides w/ Casey Greene 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.

12 Sep 20231h 16min

Want to visit some of the less popular but equally epic destinations in Europe? Joseph Reaney is a freelance travel writer based in the UK and Czech Republic who’s written for Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness, Fodor's Travel, National Geographic, and Rough Guides. In addition to his freelance writing, Joe is the founder and editor-in-chief of the travel content writing agency World Words, as well as a jobbing comedy writer/producer/director. In this episode, Joe and I talk about his life as a travel writer and his favorite alternatives to the more commonly visited places around Europe. He shares about his lifestyle living between cities, his experience taking a gap year to teach English in Nepal, tips for being a hospitable host and guest when couchsurfing, how he unexpectedly became a travel writer without any journalism training, and (of course!) his list of the top five alternative European destinations. Where would you want to visit first? Do you have your own alternative spot to add to the list? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you’ll 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: Joe’s experience with budget traveling as a teen and what life is like splitting his time between Prague and Edinburgh with his family What he learned from taking a gap year and teaching English in Nepal at a Buddhist monastery Hospitality exchange and Joe’s tips for being a good couchsurfer and host How a trip to North Korea led to a career in travel writing How he makes a living as a writer and insight on scaling a business organically Where to enjoy a river cruise other than on the Danube and underrated mountain ranges in Eastern Europe The best city to visit if you love Prague and want cool alternative vibes Where you can scuba dive amongst WWI wreckage and explore neolithic stone circles The secluded coastal location that’s perfect for a getaway And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - US Bank, Roark, Loop Earplugs Visit Joe’s website and learn about his writing agency Grab a copy of Go Here Instead Want More? 5 Must See Destinations In 2023 with National Geographic Travel Senior Editor Amy Alipio (Plus Learn How To Successfully Pitch Nat Geo) Travel as a Force for Good, the Role of Travel Media, and Uncrowded Destinations to Visit with AFAR Co-Founder Greg Sullivan Best Remote Work + Digital Nomad Destinations 2023 (And Beyond) w/ Tim Leffel 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.  The best travel gear isn’t born in a factory but inspired by journeys taken by real people exploring the world. Get 15% off your first order at www.roark.com when you use the promo code TRAVEL15 at checkout! Upgrade your sleep at home and on the road! Get 10% off your pair of Loop Earplugs by visiting www.loopearplugs.com/zerototravel.

5 Sep 20231h 27min

Need help landing your dream remote job? Considering becoming a digital nomad but not sure where to start? Look no further than Jordan Carroll, AKA The Remote Job Coach! After landing his dream job working for Remote Year, Jordan now helps job seekers level up their game by teaching them an effective strategy to land legitimate remote job opportunities without the traditional application process. In this episode, Jordan and I talk about some considerations for becoming a remote worker, how to test the remote work and digital nomad lifestyles, and why it’s important to define fulfillment for yourself. He also shares the secret to how he secured his dream job and actionable strategies to help you do the same! You’ll learn his step-by-step process for assessing and landing remote jobs, why interviews start well before the actual interview, and his systemized approach to networking and building relationships that can lead you to incredible opportunities. Whether you’re seeking remote work, are an established entrepreneur, or want to take your current work on the road, this episode is packed with a TON of value you don’t want to miss!  What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll 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: Jordan’s nonlinear journey to location independence and how remote work drastically improved his lifestyle His experience working with Remote Year and a hack to land any job you want How you can try on the digital nomad lifestyle The process of defining fulfillment and why it’s important to check in with yourself Why you need to stop applying for jobs and what you should do instead Jordan’s strategy for creating your own luck and making the LinkedIn algorithm work for you His top advice for interviewing online and creating genuine connections How to answer questions and create stories that make an impact How to negotiate your salary to get paid as much as possible And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - US Bank, Roark, Loop Earplugs Visit Jordan’s website and grab a copy of his book Start your digital nomad journey with Remote Year Track your job search with Teal HQ Want More? How To Find Balance and Be Productive Working Remotely w/ Liam Martin from Running Remote Creating A Life Abroad + Expert Remote Work Advice w/ Chase Warrington Best Remote Work + Digital Nomad Destinations 2023 (And Beyond) w/ Tim Leffel Thanks To Our Sponsors: This episode is also 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.  The best travel gear isn’t born in a factory; it’s inspired by journeys taken by real people exploring the world. Get 15% off your first order at www.roark.com when you use the promo code TRAVEL15 at checkout! Upgrade your sleep at home and on the road! Get 10% off your pair of Loop Earplugs by visiting www.loopearplugs.com/zerototravel.

29 Aug 20231h 27min