Zero To Travel Podcast

Top 7 Hidden Gems: Bosnia and Herzegovina (Focus on Sarajevo) with Local Experts Nermin and Kathrin Numic

With centuries of layered history and some of Europe's most uncrowded natural beauty, why isn't Bosnia and Herzegovina on more travelers' radars yet?  Nermin Numic grew

Kayaking the Mangoky (Madagascar’s Longest River) + Balancing Career and Travel with Oscar Scafidi

What does it take to become the first person ever to complete a full source-to-sea kayaking trip down Madagascar's longest river?  Oscar Scafidi is a history teacher, tr

A Spontaneous Road Trip from Serbia to Vietnam + the Benefits of Unplanned Travel with Mia Kercher

Why would anyone choose to travel across two continents alone, with nothing but a cat and no real plan?  Mia Kercher is a copywriter, marketing strategist, and hypnotist

Belonging to the World: Turning Grief Into a Global Quest to Visit Every Country with Barry Hoffner

What would it take to visit every country in the world, and could a journey like that actually help you heal from unimaginable loss?  Following the sudden loss of his wi

Exploring Namibia: The Ultimate Road Trip, Uncrowded Safaris, and a Slower Pace of Life with Tuta Nangolo

What makes Namibia feel less like a destination and more like an escape from everywhere else?  Tuta Nangolo is the founder of Kamatjona, a coliving space and safari comp

Unplugged Travel, Trekking Nepal, and Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone with Tony Fletcher

What happens when you plan a trip with one goal: to disappear from your phone, your inbox, and the news for as long as you can stand it?  Tony Fletcher is a British musi

How to Be Norwegian (Cultural Concepts Worth Stealing) with Lorelou Desjardins

Why does a tiny Nordic nation with just 5.5 million people feel impossible to summarize in a single sentence?  Lorelou Desjardins has been writing about Norwegian cultur

Manifesting Your Ideal Lifestyle (Practical Tools and No BS) with Heath Armstrong

What would it look like to build a life that reflects exactly who you are and where you want to go?  Heath Armstrong is an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Rage C

Top 7 Uganda Hidden Gems with Lynett Nakamanya

What if one of Africa's most diverse and rewarding destinations has been hiding in plain sight — and most travelers only ever see a fraction of what it has to offer?  Ly

Reconnecting to Nature with Adventure, Purpose, Fun, and Travelers’ Curiosity with Alastair Humphreys

What if the travel mindset you bring to far-off places is exactly what's needed right where you live?  Alastair Humphreys is a British adventurer, bestselling author, an

Adventure Filmmaking for YouTube, the Art of Storytelling, and Life on the Road with Molly McDonald

Molly McDonald is a London-based YouTube producer and founder of Blue Door Productions, a YouTube-first content agency that brings broadcast-level production to digital s

Y We Travel Podcast: To Meet The Neighbours (Bonus Episode!)

This week, I'm sharing a bonus episode from a brand new podcast called Y We Travel, co-hosted by my friend Eric Weiner, who has joined me on the show a few times over the

7 Travel Tech Trends Worth Knowing in 2026 + 3 Emerging Hot Spots to Spend Quality Time with Matt Gray

Matt Gray is the founder and CEO of Pangea, a free social travel app built to help people coordinate travel plans, share recommendations, and connect with their network a

How to Live an Unconventional Life of Adventure and Purpose by Becoming “Dirtbag Rich” with Blake Boles

What would it mean to stop measuring your life by the conventional yardstick and start building one that actually fits?  Blake Boles is a writer, experiential educator,

Uruguay: Top 7 Hidden Gems (That Most People Miss) + Testing the Remote Work Lifestyle with Lucia Krygier

Ever considered traveling to or working from Uruguay?  Lucia Krygier is a Uruguayan entrepreneur and innovation consultant based in Montevideo. In early 2025, she spent

How to Transition to a “Normal Life” After Travel with Tom Turcich (10th Person to Walk Around the World)

What do you do when the adventure ends?  Tom Turcich is a motivational speaker, author, and the tenth person in history to walk around the world. Over seven years, he an

Give Yourself Permission to Choose Differently: Jason Moore on the My Most Authentic Life Podcast

What does it actually take to give yourself permission to live unconventionally, and what's really standing in the way?  I had the opportunity to be a guest on the My Mo

Turn Travel Into A Lifestyle With Goats On The Road

What would it take for you to actually turn travel into a lifestyle, not just a vacation?  Nick Wharton and Dariece Swift are the Canadian couple behind Goats On The Roa

Top 7 Hidden Gems in Oslo, Norway with Curtis Rojak of Viking Biking

Oslo doesn't hit you the way other European capitals do. There's no single monument everyone leaves talking about, and yet people consistently walk away from this city wi

Remote Roundup: Egypt Solo Travel, Building Intentional Seasons, Managing Daily Travel Stress, Creative Remote Work Workarounds (May 2026)

From destinations that challenge your assumptions to the routines and mindsets that make this lifestyle actually sustainable, join Caitlin and Janessa as they unpack what