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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.
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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
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Find a van in NZ with trademe
NZ Vanlife Facebook Groups - Vanlife - New Zealand, Vanlife Singles NZ, Vanlifer NZ - Buy and sell campervans
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How To Campervan In New Zealand
Epic Treks: Tramping New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail
Travelosophy and Adventures In New Zealand
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Travel undoubtedly makes us better people and, in turn, the world a better place. But does that good outweigh the negative environmental impacts? How can we be more conscious travelers?
Robin Greenfield is a truth seeker, activist, social reformer, and servant to earth, humanity, and our plant and animal relatives. He lives simply and sustainably as a means of active resistance to oppressive, exploitative systems. Robin’s life is an experiment with truth and integrity – dedicated to liberation and equal rights for all.
Robin shares his incredible story, and we talk about the life vows he committed to, including earning below the federal poverty threshold, keeping his net worth to a minimum, and owning few material possessions. This episode is packed with advice and insight to inspire you to become a more environmentally friendly traveler and positively affect the world and those around you.
What small change can you make to become a more conscious traveler? I'd love to hear your ideas, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
*This episode was originally published in 2018, but the insights are timeless! Zero To Travel episodes are evergreen, providing valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Why he chooses to live at the federal poverty line (and the logistics of living without money)
His transformation into simple living and becoming a conscious traveler
The problem with taking a black-and-white approach to issues
How you can make your travels more sustainable and have a positive impact on the world (flying aside)
Why money isn’t the only thing that makes the world go ‘round
Why our way isn’t actually the “normal” way
How living simply affords him the ability to live the life that he wants
Ways to start shifting your perspective in your own backyard
How to explore your purpose or passion when you’re not sure where to start
And so much more
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WWOOFing
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Travel Legends Series: The Story of WWOOF – An Interview With Founder Sue Coppard
What it Takes to Build a School w/ Adam Braun
Why Flying Is Miserable (And How To Fix It) With Ganesh Sitaraman
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We are back with another installment of Travel Trends, Tools, and Tips for April 2024! Kick back and get ready to hear about four trends I recently came across and some important food for thought about travel, life, and creating a growth mindset.
Which travel trend was most interesting to you? I'd love to hear your thoughts are and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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One of the best definitions of home I’ve ever heard
The #1 thing to consider when making the transition to full-time travel (or prioritizing travel)
Travel trends that will inspire you to travel in a new way
Something you can do today that will set yourself up for a lifetime of enjoyment
And so much more
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Read The Psychology of Money
Read Autobiography of a Yogi
Condé Nast article on travel trends
Wiki article on mindset
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Travel Trends, Tools, and Tips (February 2024)
How To Exchange Your Home For Free Accommodations Around The World w/ Emmanual Arnaud
16 Mindset Hacks To Help You Travel Long Term
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We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight Women's History Month! This episode was originally published in January 2016.
What is your most outlandish travel dream?
Ellen Miller has a list of incredible athletic achievements. She's the first American woman to summit Everest from both sides (north and south), the first American woman to climb the Himalayan Triple Crown, has summited every 14,000+ foot mountain peak in Colorado (there are 53 of them!), and was named Colorado Woman of the Year in 2002. On top of that, Ellen is an accomplished endurance athlete coach, adventure racer, Nordic skier, mountain runner, and the founder of Climb for Literacy.
Ellen and I talk about her experience climbing Mt. Everest and what it really takes to conquer the biggest mountain in the world. Ellen shares insight into how to balance risk in extreme situations, advice on travel and athletics, and answers the question: Are endurance athletes born, or can they be made?
What would you do if you could go anywhere and do anything? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share them by sending me an audio message.
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The most important thing about a travel dream
Why being told "go outside and play" can help with adventure
How to leverage your accomplishments to provide amazing experiences for others
How she kept climbing after a hip replacement
What it really takes to make climbing Everest an enjoyable experience
How to mentally prepare for the reality of climbing Everest
Advice to get started on your quest
Why you should thank your mother for her genetic gifts (if you perform well at high altitudes)
How to change the neural pathways of your brain
Top recommendations for staying fit while traveling
And so much more
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Read Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
Learn about The Literacy Project
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Riding 16,000 Miles Blind
The First Woman To Walk Around The World with Polly Letofsky
Walking Across America
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Samantha Brown has been inspiring people to get out and explore the world for over two decades as a travel television host - a career that has taken her to over 250 cities in 74 countries and 44 of the United States. She was the host of Travel Channel’s “Great Hotels” and currently hosts PBS’s two-time Emmy-winning series, “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love.”
This episode is packed with insight to take with you on your travels and entrepreneurial pursuits as we talk about Samantha's journey to becoming a successful travel expert.
You’ll hear about the 10-year buffer she gave herself to make it in NYC, lessons from connecting and communicating with strangers all over the world, what she’s doing behind the scenes that’s critical to the success of her shows, plenty of travel talk, and so much more.
What is the biggest lesson that travel has taught you? I'd love to hear what it is and hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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What she learned while struggling to make it in the entertainment industry
How to build rapport, ask better questions, and connect with anybody
A critical thought to consider when communicating across cultures
Why you should revisit your hometown as an outsider
Why everyone should take a solo trip
How she balances a fulfilling career with family life
Her pivot to entrepreneurship and becoming a producer
Why she loves visiting absurd destinations
The problem with the media’s narrative on travel
The biggest lesson she’s learned from travel and her career
And so much more
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Travel Legend Rick Steves
Live Life Now! (w/ Jeff Jenkins from Chubby Diaries)
Oneika Raymond on The Art of Storytelling, Nomad Life, How To Choose A Home Base, And What It’s Like Behind The Scenes As A Travel TV Personality
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We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight Women's History Month! This episode was originally published in February 2016.
Sarah traveled 10,000 miles on foot from Siberia to Australia—alone. It was an epic walk that lasted three years, during which she survived the mafia, drug dealers, thieves on horseback, temperatures from subzero to scorching, dangerous wildlife, and many other life-threatening occurrences.
Her tales of survival, nature connections, perseverance, various encounters, and overall incredible spirit are documented in her book Wild by Nature.
Sarah and I discuss the deep meaning behind her extreme walking adventures and the lessons she’s learned from these experiences. Get ready to be inspired as we explore themes of following your curiosity, trusting your intuition, and creating deeper connections with yourself and the world around you.
Would you go on a walking adventure? What lesson from Sarah stood out to you the most? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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How to have a more authentic travel experience
How to push your boundaries (and use the resources you have within)
What it’s like to follow your heart and discover your mission
How to assess any situation to figure out what is actually going on
How to differentiate real fear from fear you create
Your ultimate ally in dealing with new experiences
Her trick for creating positive thinking
Practical tips for those looking to do extreme adventures
And so much more
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Walking 300 Miles In Medieval Armor + Being The Change w/ Lewis Kirkbride
Walking Across America
The World Walk (Trilogy): Lessons From A 7 Year Walk Around The World w/ Tom Turcich
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What would you do if you knew you were going to go blind?
At 13, Hayley developed alopecia and lost all of her hair. At 27, she was diagnosed with Stargadts disease, causing her to lose all of her central vision. On a mission to see as much of the world as possible before her sight completely deteriorates, Hayley recently became the first known disabled person to visit all 193 United Nations member states (and more).
Hayley and I have an open conversation about her story, the motivation at the heart of this quest, and the challenges she faced both at home and on the road. Many universal lessons are packed into this conversation, including insight on learning to ask for help, respecting other cultures despite your personal beliefs, traveling to dangerous countries, avoiding disappointment when visiting a new place, food for thought for those working 9-5 jobs, and much more.
What did you take away from Hayley’s story? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Why she opts for group tours and the advantages of group travel (for anyone)
How her travels evolved as she learned to lean into her other senses
The cultures she found challenging to navigate as a woman and how she approached these situations
Her favorite off-the-beaten-path and mainstream destinations
How she keeps an open mind and avoids the comparison trap when traveling
Advice for researching your travels and insight for those who also want to visit every country
The importance of determining your risk tolerance when exploring dangerous destinations
How she was able to travel with her full-time job (and why it’s possible for you too)
How her accomplishment changed the perspectives of those around her
And so much more
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Blind and Partially Deaf Solo Traveler Tony Giles On Engaging Your Senses, Trusting Strangers, Inadvertent Inspiration and Traveling In 130 Countries
Saying “Yes” To Full Time Travel w/ Christina McEnvoy
Traveling The World In A Wheelchair: An Interview With Justin Skeesuck
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We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight Women's History Month! This episode was originally published in April 2016.
Renata Chlumska is a Swedish and Czech adventurer with a long and impressive list of expeditions, including:
Bicycling from Nepal to Sweden
Summiting a mountain over 8,000 meters without supplemental oxygen
A motorcycle trip from India to Sweden
Climbing Mt. Everest and finishing the Seven Summits
Completing her "Around America Adventure" (439 days, 11,300 miles by kayak and bicycle solo)
In this episode, Renata and I discuss solo travel, planning big adventures, and how she turned her adventure into a career (and how you can, too!). She also shares how travel can be a way to process tragedy and why your exotic place as a traveler is just around somebody else's corner.
Plus! At the end of the episode, I share my five tips to help you meet more people when traveling.
What would be your ultimate adventure? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Why your travel experience is all relative to your mindset
The best ways to prepare and plan for a big trip
Why it's important to maximize life and make the most of it
What she took away from her expedition across America
How she became a professional adventurer and advice for designing your life
Her plans to adventure into the final frontier (and how you can do it, too!)
Insight into opening yourself to new possibilities and perspectives
The best advice for a budding adventurer
And much more!
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Listen to Renata's TEDx Talk
Virgin Galactic
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The Only Woman To Walk Around The World: Inspiring Female Adventurers Series with Polly Letofsky
Solo Adventure Cycling Around The World: Epic Bike Rides With Shirine Taylor
Only $50 and a Dream: Biking Across the USA Solo with Zero Experience with Jasmine Reese
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What happens when one person’s dream adventure is forced onto their family? Today’s episode is, in many ways, a cautionary tale to remind us of the importance of considering your travel companions' needs, especially when they’re children.
At seven years old, Suzanne Heywood’s father took their family on a dangerous sailing expedition, recreating Captain Cook's perilous third voyage around the world. While it was supposed to last three years, it ended up taking 10.
In her memoir Wavewalker: Breaking Free, she shares her experience of growing up at sea, being unable to receive an education, surviving a shipwreck, and eventually making it back to the UK and to university.
In this episode, Suzanne shares a captivating story of resilience. We talk about some of the traumatic experiences she faced, including the shipwreck that led to severe head injuries just six months into their voyage (with no medical care on board). We talk about why she feels she was denied a childhood and the implications of this journey on her life and family.
Have you been planning a family or group adventure? What did you take away from this conversation? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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The problem with over-romanticizing taking children on extreme journeys
Why her parents didn’t want her to share her experience and how the book has been liberating
How she survived a shipwreck and why she considers “the wave” a defining moment for the trip
How her experience was significantly different than her brother’s
Why she was denied an education and how her family relationships deteriorated
What led to her finally being able to break free from her situation
How you can make a huge difference in someone’s life through small actions
How the experience has affected her parenting and career
What you need to consider when setting off on an adventure with others
And so much more
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The Paradise Pack Sessions: Sean Keener of BootsnAll on Traveling with a Family
How To Live Your Nomad Dream : One Family’s Epic Bike Ride
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
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We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight Women's History Month! This episode was originally published in October 2022.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel like a great historical adventurer? Today, I'm joined by Elise Wortley, a journalist on a mission to, quite literally, walk in the shoes of some of history's most fierce female explorers.
After reading Alexandra David-Néel's book My Journey to Lhasa at age 16 (and again at 28), Elise was left with many questions about the trials and tribulations Alexandra must have faced being a female traveler in the early 1900s. In search of answers, she set off to India to follow in the author's footsteps, using only items that would have been available during the original journey - a yak wool coat and wooden backpack.
This trip has snowballed into multiple adventures sprinkled throughout the globe, bringing history to life and giving these past explorers the recognition they deserve.
Elise shares epic stories from her travels (like traveling through the Valley of the Assasins) and describes what it was like to travel without modern luxuries. She talks about what it took to get started on her first journey, the important lessons she's learned along the way, and so much more.
Which modern technology do you think would be the hardest to give up when traveling? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Why female adventurers lack the same recognition as their male counterparts
How Elise conducts her research
How she found her passion and inspiration for her first adventure
What it felt like to wear historical clothing and how others reacted
How traveling without technology will change your relationship with your phone
Why adventure is for anyone and everyone and why you should embrace your weirdness
Highlights from traveling through the Valley of The Assasins in Iran
Advice for anyone who is looking to do something different with their lives
How Elise’s projects help fund charities and what’s next
And so much more
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Independent Travel as a Female in Afghanistan, Hitchhiking Iraq, and Ex-Pat Life in Sudan with Jacquelyn Kunz
A Race Around the World, Meeting Strangers Abroad, and Storytelling With Adrien Behn
The Only Woman To Walk Around The World: Inspiring Female Adventurers Series with Polly Letofsky
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Author and adventurer Roff Smith joins me to share his top seven favorite bike routes from his National Geographic book 100 Bike Rides of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Cycling Experiences.
Roff has cycled all over the world and is most known for his 10,000-mile solo trek through the Australian outback, the story of which became a three-part series in National Geographic. He’s explored Zanzibar by bike, rode from London to Istanbul, followed the Danube, and pedaled the length and breadth of Britain - to name a few!
Roff’s list is packed with incredible options for cyclists of all kinds, from family-friendly trails to a few that are not for the faint of heart. He shares plenty of stories from his bike tours throughout the world, advice and insight into the challenges, and how you can build your life around travel.
What trail are you most excited to explore for yourself? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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How traveling abroad on a bicycle can allow for the most serendipitous moments
The most spectacular experience in the USA (if you survive!)
An east-coast trail where you can ride straight through American history
A beautiful, family-friendly route along the French canals (one of my top choices!)
The tropical south-Pacific trail Roff nearly discovered by accident
Why this Australian “right of passage” is the perfect expedition (if you’re up for the challenge!)
The Welsh route that literally coined the term “picturesque”
Why he says this popular path along the European countryside is an idyllic, achievable adventure
How to look at your home with fresh eyes and travel without going anywhere
What drives him to explore and how that led to working with National Geographic
And so much more
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We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight travel jobs this month! This episode was originally published in April 2017.
If you work onboard a cruise ship, you’re guaranteed to get paid to travel the world - but is it all it's cracked up to be? How can you find the best cruise ship jobs without experience, and how can you stand out from the stacks of resumes?
Amanda Hathorn-Geary is a cruise ship employment specialist who spent a decade working on board before moving into human resources and cruise ship recruitment. As someone with firsthand experience on both sides of cruise ship employment, she’s here to answer all those questions and help you decide if life at sea is right for you.
Explore the pros and cons of cruise ship jobs, get a breakdown of the various positions (plus the top five entry-level roles), learn how to stand out and nail the interview, hear about the different travel experiences you can have, and much more.
Would you work on a cruise ship after listening to this episode? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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The #1 reason to work on a cruise ship
What opportunities are available and how much money you can expect to earn
Why working on a cruise ship is a great way to save for travel (even if you have an entry-level role)
How cruise ship work can lead to longer-term career opportunities
Which jobs can give you the most amount of time for travel
How you can leverage cruise ship jobs to accomplish your bucket list items
What day-to-day life is like
How to stand out on your resume
How NOT to answer interview questions
And so much more
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How To Travel The World Working On A Yacht (Travel Job Series)
How To Create A Life Of Travel By Being Open w/ Joe Esten
Jobs That Require Travel: Work For An NGO
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Derek Loudermilk is a professional adventurer and quantum business coach who “helps people do things that have never been done before and makes their lives the most amazing adventure possible.”
He recently completed an 8-year quest to learn 100+ metaphysical, spiritual, esoteric, and healing techniques while traveling all over the globe – from things like laughing yoga, reiki, and plant medicine to telepathy, moldavite magic, telekinesis, astral projection, and more.
You’ll definitely want to go into today’s episode with an open mind!
Derek shares why going on a quest can significantly improve your life and travel experiences. He talks about the experimental approach to his quest, and we get into some of his most profound experiences. We also have a bigger conversation around the importance of curiosity and letting go of the stories you’ve been told so you can become more connected to yourself and the world around you.
What kind of quest would you want to go on? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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What a metaphysical practice is and how he blends this into his business and entrepreneurial pursuits
How deprogramming your mind can allow you to become more open and aware
The value in learning to trust your intuition ahead of your rationality
His scientific approach to these practices and his experiment with crystal elixirs
What happens when you die
A way you can train your body and voice to change how you create your reality
Why everyone has telepathic abilities (yes, even you!)
Why more time isn’t the answer and ways to experiment with time-bending
How you can use dreams to enhance your daily life
And so much more
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What happens when you realize you don’t want your career anymore or don't want to use your degree? My guests may have the answer!
Matt Moore and Kelcey Fowler are the owners of CoolWorks, a website to help you find seasonal jobs in great places - everything from national parks to ski resorts, retreat centers, and whatever else you can think of!
Matt and Kelcey talk about what led them to pursue an unconventional path and share insight into how you can do the same. You'll hear all about how to build your travels around seasonal work, great places and opportunities to explore, and advice for landing the job.
What seasonal job would you love to do? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight travel jobs this month! This episode was originally published in 2018.
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How to experience a rich lifestyle without a traditional job
Important questions to consider when choosing the unconventional route
How easy it is to get a seasonal job and who it’s best for
Small hacks to help with the application process
How you can be an attractive candidate
The best times of the year to apply
Things to pay attention to when choosing a seasonal job
How they create work-life balance as the owners of Cool Works
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Travel Jobs Series: How To Become A Whitewater Rafting Guide + The Game of Life
How To Work For An Airline And Fly For Free: Travel Jobs Series
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Planning a trip to Europe? Lucas Peters is the author of the new Moon guidebook, Grand European Journeys: 40 Unforgettable Trips by Road, Rail, Sea & More. As an award-winning writer and travel expert, Lucas shares his top seven routes (plus a few bonus destinations!) to help you plan your ultimate European journey.
Whether you're exploring Europe for the first time or returning for a new adventure, Lucas' list offers options for every traveler. You’ll also hear about his experience as a travel writer and what life is like in Morocco with this family.
Speaking of Morocco…. We’ve partnered with Lucas’ travel company, Journey Beyond Travel, to run an epic trip for the Zero To Travel community! Are you in?! Sign up for the waitlist to get more info.
Where are you going to head first? I'd love to hear about your European travel plans and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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The reality of making a living as a travel writer
What it’s like to immerse yourself in a culture as an outsider
Unexpected adventures you can have in Morocco
When it makes sense to buy a Eurail train pass compared to buying tickets on the fly or traveling by car
The best rail trip for both first-timers and regular travelers to Europe
The two cities you should pair together for a weeklong adventure
Island and mountain destinations that are perfect for disconnecting
Two city routes to experience a different side of Europe (with vibes you won’t find anywhere else!)
Why this country will always have something new to explore (even if you’ve been before)
Where to go for the road trip of a lifetime with family and a multi-generational getaway
And so much more
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Have you ever thought of being an au pair? Do you think you need the perfect travel job? Caroline Harkins has been living in Norway for nearly two years as an au pair (and is hoping to stay after her contract ends!). But what exactly does an au pair do, and how does it allow you to travel? Today, you'll learn why being an au pair is more than just taking care of kids. You'll hear about what led her to become an au pair, insight into finding jobs, and creating a life in a new country.
What can you do to start your life abroad? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share by sending me an audio message.
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Why she landed on Norway and red flags to look for when choosing your country
The qualifications you need to become an au pair
How this job can push you out of your comfort zone and build your confidence
Ways to identify when a family isn't going to be a fit (and advice for prospective families)
How she created a social life in a new country while balancing work
Why being an au pair can be a stepping stone for a life abroad
What it's like being a mini-ambassador for your home country
Her experience with culture shock abroad and when coming home
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Want to stay up to date on the latest in travel? Tune in for my top five trends, tools, and tips for February 2024. Plus, I’m sharing a recent epiphany that will exponentially improve my year - and it could help you, too!
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Why now may be the best time to book your flights
The newest countries to roll out digital nomad visas
Two travel styles that are quickly gaining traction
Why even the most spontaneous adventurers can benefit from some planning (trust me!)
A tip for enhancing your travel experience (or avoiding crowds)
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Would you want to spend a season on a fishing boat? Hold on and get your sea legs ready! Today, you're getting an inside look into the Alaskan fishing industry from longtime fisherman Patrick. You'll hear all about his beginnings on board a fishing boat at 13 and his life now as the captain of his own ship (plus his plans to bring his girlfriend on board!). You'll learn about making money while you travel, how to use seasonal jobs to fuel your adventures, and more.
Are you up for the adventure? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share by sending me an audio message.
We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight travel jobs this month! This episode was originally published in 2019.
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The hierarchy and positions on a boat
What you need to work on a fishing boat
How to encounter locals (and the world) in a different way
How his experiences redefined his baseline of comfort and who he is as a person
Typical pay for fishing boat crews
How to find work and tips to make sure you get on a good boat
What you can do to be a great leader
The reality of a fishing boat experience (vs. "reality" TV shows)
How to stay safe on your boat (and onshore)
Sustainability concerns around fishing
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