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

I’m excited to bring you part two of my conversation with Thorbjørn Pedersen, the first person ever to visit every country in the world in a single journey without flying. At the time of this recording, Thor was just beginning his trek home on a container ship. Can you imagine not being home for an entire decade? In this episode, Thor and I continue our conversation around the good, the bad, and the ugly of his epic 10-year quest around the globe. He shares about the chance encounters that profoundly impacted his journey, the importance of leaving a positive impression wherever you go, and he gets brutally honest about the challenges he’ll face once he returns home. This episode will help you to have a true sense of the realities of taking on such a huge project and inspire you to push towards your goals, whatever they may be. What was your biggest takeaway from Thor’s journey? 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: What will be the most difficult thing to let go of from the lifestyle Thor’s been living The woman who had the most impact on his journey and other serendipitous incidents he experienced along the way What his travels taught him about perseverance  The mentality of being a guest in every country you visit and other travel tips How Thor afforded to live on the road for 10 years and his financial situation returning home The fear of missing out and how this journey has changed his relationship with time How Thor’s spending the last days of his trip and his mission with the Danish Red Cross And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - US Bank, Lingoda Learn more about Thor’s journey  Follow Thor on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Donate to the Danish Red Cross Want More? The First Person to Travel to Every Country Without Flying (In a Single Journey) With Thor Pedersen: Part One Lessons from Quitting a Job and Selling Everything to Motorcycle Around the World with Mike Barr The First Woman To Walk Around The World with Polly Letofsky 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.  This episode is also sponsored by Lingoda. Want to enhance your travel experience? Learn some of the local language! Get three free group classes until September 1 when you go to www.lingoda.com and use the promo code ‘TRAVEL.’

6 Juli 20231h 4min

Is traveling to every country on your bucket list? Today I’m joined by Thorbjørn Pedersen, the first person to visit every country in the world in a single journey without flying! In this episode, Thor and I unpack some of the many lessons he learned on this audacious 10-year quest. He shares what kept him going despite the mental stress and traumatic experiences, how this adventure has changed him, and how he’s maintained a long-distance relationship through it all. Make sure to catch part two of this episode on Thursday! What is your ultimate travel goal? 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: Thor’s take on what it means to travel the world without flying and the stipulations he set for himself Who Thor’s become through his 10 years of travel The reality of long-term travel and the mental challenges that caused him to almost give up How he balanced living in the moment with the need to reach his goals Thor’s ambition to take over the world as a child and how that led him to where he is now His thoughts on returning home and his plans for going back to “normal” How Thor navigated a long-distance relationship and marriage while traveling  And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - US Bank, Lingoda Learn more about Thor’s journey  Follow Thor 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 The World Walk (Trilogy): Lessons From A 7 Year Walk Around The World w/ Tom Turcich 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 Lingoda. Want to enhance your travel experience? Learn some of the local language! Get three free group classes until September 1 when you go to www.lingoda.com and use the promo code ‘TRAVEL.’

4 Juli 20231h 13min

Every now and then, I like to drop an extra episode! This week, I'm pulling one of my favorites from the archives.  Nanjala Nyabola is a writer, humanitarian advocate, political analyst, and author of Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move. In this episode, we dive into giving back as a traveler, the impact that travel can have on your relationship with fear, how to recognize privilege, and why you can and should do many various things in life (no niching required). What resonated most with you in this episode? Let me know 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 idea of defining a mission for yourself and pursuing it authentically The unspoken barriers of traveling with an African passport Recognizing privilege and what we can do to create change Being conscious of how we consume the world and how environmental alternatives can enhance the travel experience Why your values will and should guide your decisions How we can influence people in power to open their hearts and borders to asylum-seekers How the media has failed us  How travel has changed Nanjala's relationship with fear And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - NordVPN, Lingoda Learn more about Nanjala's work on her website Order your copy of Travelling While Black Follow Nanjala on Twitter Want More? Solo Travel, Coffee, & Blackpacking w/ Jarika Johnson The Slow Travel Philosophy + Traveling As A Black Woman w/ Oneika Raymond Finding Meaning Through Travel w/ Dr. Christopher Daniels Thanks to Our Sponsors: 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! This episode is also sponsored by Lingoda. Want to enhance your travel experience? Learn some of the local language! Get three free group classes until September 1 when you go to www.lingoda.com and use the promo code 'TRAVEL.'

29 Juni 20231h 19min

Do you feel like it's time to do a 180 on your life? Moving abroad may be the answer! Cepee Tabibian is the founder of She Hit Refresh, a global community for women over 30 who want to break free from a life of routine and move abroad. In this episode, Cepee and I talk about how to use travel to create radical change in your life. You'll learn about the realities of living abroad, why you should consider certain countries based on your long-term goals, advice on establishing a business while abroad, and so much more.  What city would you move to? 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: The importance of having an advocate when considering travel or moving overseas How travel helped Cepee face her limiting beliefs and play with her identity What "hitting refresh" means to Cepee and how to know when that means moving abroad  Cepee's breakdown of the European Union and the Schengen Zone How to decide where to live and the top things you need to consider when planning your move Cepee's advice on having a business in your home country vs. starting one abroad How important knowing the language is when deciding where to move The easiest visas to qualify for and the drawbacks that come with living abroad How healthcare coverage works as an ex-pat And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, NordVPN, Lingoda Learn more about She Hit Refresh Follow Cepee on Instagram Join Cepee's Facebook group Grab a copy of her digital book, I'm Outta Here! Want More? Moving To Guatemala To Learn About Giving (With 5 Kids and Minimal Savings), Living Outside Of Your Comfort Zone, and Finding Community w/ Owen and Christina Dargatz from The Giving Experiment Transition to Travel with Maxwell Lee 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.  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! This episode is also sponsored by Lingoda. Want to enhance your travel experience? Learn some of the local language! Get three free group classes until September 1 when you go to www.lingoda.com and use the promo code 'TRAVEL.'

27 Juni 20231h 7min

Are you curious about what it’s like to attend a psychedelic retreat? Today I’m joined by Sonia Kreitzer, facilitator at Beckley Retreats, to learn more about her story as a musician and song healer and to help me unpack my experience with psychedelic plant medicine. In this episode, Sonia shares how travel impacted her life, what led her to work with plant medicine, and some of her experiences around that. I’ll also share what it was like to attend a Beckley Retreat and my biggest takeaways and insights that have come from the experience. Disclaimer: This episode discusses using psychedelics and plant medicines, which are illegal in most countries. This is not medical advice and should not be taken as a recommendation to use psychedelics. What are your thoughts on psychedelic retreats? 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: Sonia’s experience pursuing an alternative path in music What led Sonia to travel through the Himalayas, and what studying Tibetan opera taught her about herself The mystical experiences she encountered and insight on how to let your intuition guide you How working with plant medicine has changed Sonia’s life and the transformations she’s witnessed as a facilitator The ceremonial experience and the importance of preparation  How I felt after the retreat and the personal insights that have come through What I experienced during the psychedelic ceremony  How Sonia uses music to guide the experience And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsor, NordVPN Learn more about Beckley Retreats and receive a $200 credit for your first retreat  Learn about Beckley Foundation Check out Doe Paoro’s website and listen on Spotify and Apple Music Listen to Sonia’s guided meditations on Spotify and Apple Music Want More? Understanding the Psychedelic Retreat Experience with Neil Markey When Reality Shifts Holistic Nomadding Thanks to Our Sponsors 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!

22 Juni 20231h 13min

Neil Markey is the CEO of Beckley Retreats, an organization that offers psychedelic wellness retreats with the aim to bridge the latest scientific research with ancient wisdom traditions to create the richest possible experience for their participants. In this episode, Neil and I talk about the framework of a psychedelic retreat and how this kind of plant medicine is being used for therapeutic purposes to create transformational opportunities and lasting change. If you’ve ever been curious about psychedelic tourism, this episode is for you! Disclaimer: This episode discusses using psychedelics and plant medicines, which are illegal in most countries. This is not medical advice and should not be taken as a recommendation to use psychedelics. The topic of suicide is mentioned in this episode. Would you go on a psychedelic retreat? 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: What has led to the resurgence of psychedelics Neil’s experience using meditation and psychedelics to heal PTSD and trauma    The common misconceptions and risks associated with psychedelics What it’s like to attend a Beckley Retreat and the importance of prep and post work The phenomenon of consciousness and what it means to surrender and live a more connected life The value of incorporating meditation and nature into your practice And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsor, NordVPN Check out Beckley Retreats Learn more about Beckley Foundation Follow Beckley Retreats on Instagram Want More? When Reality Shifts Holistic Nomadding The Spiritual Journey + Travel and Creativity with Karan Bajaj Thanks to Our Sponsors 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!

20 Juni 20231h 11min

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!

13 Juni 20231h 24min

Are you considering a gap year or career break? Julia Rogers is a professional gap year coach and founder of EnRoute Consulting, a social enterprise dedicated to fueling the gap year movement and developing a generation of compassionate and resourceful global citizens. No matter your age, this episode has a ton of value! Julia shares her best advice for tackling a gap year from a mindset perspective, questions to consider when planning, how to afford a gap year, and available programs and resources. What life skills or goals would you want to accomplish with a gap year or career break? Where would you go? I'd love for you to share your thoughts 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 Julia discovered her passion for travel The transformative experience of a gap year and what it was like to spend 10 months in Tanzania The importance of intentionality and embracing the journey without an end goal What inspired Julia to become a gap year coach What the Gap Year Association does and advice on finding a program that’s right for you Her thoughts on investing in a gap year vs. higher education The smartest way to approach a gap year without getting into debt Julia’s #1 piece of advice for someone considering a gap year and for creating your dream job Her favorite travel destinations and where she would go on a family gap year And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsor, Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card Learn more about EnRoute Consulting Check out the Gap Year Association Find meaningful programs abroad with Go Overseas Listen to Julia’s podcast, Gap Year Radio Follow Julia on Facebook and Instagram Want More? How To Take An Adult Gap Year w/ Brooke Thayer Round The World Travel + GAP Year For All! With Sean Keener from BootsnAll.com Learning Through Travel: Gap Year, Career Breaks, and Beyond w/Jennifer Miller from BootsnAll.com 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.

6 Juni 20231h 14min