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	<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><copyright>Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved</copyright><itunes:image href="http://zerototravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ZeroToTravel_podcast_300x300.jpeg"/><itunes:keywords>travel,travel,hacking,location,independent,digital,nomad,backpacking,world,travel,budget,travel,travel,podcast,online,business,volunteer,volunteering,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,travel,jobs,travel,wok,long,term,travel,hostels,cheap,trav</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>Do you want to travel the world endlessly, and live your life on the go? Whether you're a travel newbie dying to figure out how to conquer the world, an occasional traveler longing to make your holiday everyday, or an experienced globetrotter seeking unique ways to keep traveling full time, you're in the right place. Jason Moore from ZeroToTravel.com chats with adventurous people living life on the road so you can discover new ways to travel, on your terms, for as long as you want (Jason calls it 'wanderliving'). Guests share actionable advice and insanely useful resources, getting down and dirty on topics like; starting and running a globetrotting business, travel and work opportunities, gutsy budget travel strategies, surprising ways to earn free travel, the digital nomad life, unconventional traveling lifestyles, travel jobs, online business, backpacking, 4 hour work week inspired topics, and everything in between. Jason has wandered the planet for 15+ years working as a tour manager in events/music, an adventure travel tour guide, a trash sweeper, and now as a location independent entrepreneur running businesses on the fly. He is obsessed with doing whatever he can to help you explore this crazy planet, no matter what your current situation or experience. Let's do this! Subscribe now and welcome.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>Zero To Travel : Exploring Ways to Travel the World Endlessly On Your Terms</itunes:subtitle><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Places &amp; Travel"/></itunes:category><itunes:author>Jason Moore</itunes:author><item>
		<title>Exploring Namibia: The Ultimate Road Trip, Uncrowded Safaris, and a Slower Pace of Life with Tuta Nangolo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 company based in Windhoek, Namibia. Founded in 2020, Kamatjona blends long-stay coliving for digital nomads with community-driven, self-drive safaris across the country. Tuta&#8217;s approach to hospitality was [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What makes Namibia feel less like a destination and more like an escape from everywhere else?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tuta Nangolo is the founder of Kamatjona, a coliving space and safari company based in Windhoek, Namibia. Founded in 2020, Kamatjona blends long-stay coliving for digital nomads with community-driven, self-drive safaris across the country. Tuta&#8217;s approach to hospitality was shaped in part by years spent working in a backpacker hostel in London, an experience that inspired him to bring that same sense of connection back home. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tuta joins the show to talk about what makes Namibia&#8217;s culture and landscapes so distinct, and he walks through a self-drive road trip itinerary connecting the country&#8217;s desert, coastal, and wildlife regions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Namibia doesn&#8217;t behave the way most people expect a safari destination to. This conversation captures a country defined by space, silence, and a slower pace of life, where the wild feels genuinely wild because so few people are around to interrupt it. There&#8217;s a real sense of discovery running through this one, the kind that comes from a place still largely untouched by mass tourism. It&#8217;s also a look at what it takes to build a sense of community in a country that&#8217;s historically catered to a very different kind of traveler.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever shown up somewhere expecting one thing and found the complete opposite? I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you&#8217;ll share by</span><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/zerototravel"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">sending me an audio message</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<h4><b>Tune In To Learn:</b></h4>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Namibia surprises most visitors expecting a typical African destination</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How population density shapes the pace of life and the travel experience</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advice for planning a multi-day self-drive road trip through the country</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why safaris here feel different from more crowded destinations elsewhere in Africa</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What inspired the shift from working at a hostel abroad to building a coliving space back home</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How local culture blends European influence with African tradition</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What to know about weather and timing before planning a visit</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Budget-friendly tips for food, accommodation, and getting around</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The role of community in shaping a more meaningful travel experience</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so much more</span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.kamatjona.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kamatjona</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> coliving and safari</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kamatjonanamibia/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kamatjona on Instagram</span></a></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/uganda-hidden-gems/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top 7 Uganda Hidden Gems with Lynett Nakamanya</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/safari-101/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Safari 101: How To Plan A World-Class African Safari (Without Going Broke)</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/jay-cameron/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5 Surprising Experiences in Africa, How to Transition to a New Career After Travel, and Exploring the African Diaspora With Jay Cameron</span></a></li>
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<h4 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>SPOILER: Namibia Road Trip &amp; Hidden Gems List</strong></h4>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Windhoek</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Kalahari Desert</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.nwr.com.na/ai-ais-richtersveld-transfrontier-park/">Fish River Canyon</a></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.nwr.com.na/namib-naukluft-park/">Sossusvlei</a></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Sandwich Harbour</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Swakopmund</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Damaraland</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.nwr.com.na/etosha-national-park/">Etosha National Park</a></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.nwr.com.na/waterberg-plateau-park/">Waterberg Plateau Park</a></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Caprivi Strip</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.kamatjona.com">Kamatjona</a></li>
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<span class="et_bloom_bottom_trigger"></span><p>The post <a href="https://zerototravel.com/exploring-namibia/">Exploring Namibia: The Ultimate Road Trip, Uncrowded Safaris, and a Slower Pace of Life with Tuta Nangolo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://zerototravel.com">Zero to Travel</a>.</p>
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			<dc:creator>Jason Moore</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Unplugged Travel, Trekking Nepal, and Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone with Tony Fletcher</title>
		<link>https://zerototravel.com/unplugged-travel-trekking-nepal/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when you plan a trip with one real goal: to disappear from your phone, your inbox, and the news for as long as you can stand it? Tony Fletcher is a British music journalist and the author of seven books, including the bestselling Keith Moon biography Moon and the definitive R.E.M. biography Remarks [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://zerototravel.com/unplugged-travel-trekking-nepal/">Unplugged Travel, Trekking Nepal, and Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone with Tony Fletcher</a> appeared first on <a href="https://zerototravel.com">Zero to Travel</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What happens when you plan a trip with one real goal: to disappear from your phone, your inbox, and the news for as long as you can stand it?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tony Fletcher is a British music journalist and the author of seven books, including the bestselling Keith Moon biography </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moon</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and the definitive R.E.M. biography </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Remarks Remade</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. He started the fanzine </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jamming!</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as a teenager in London and has spent decades interviewing artists across the music world. He now lives in New York&#8217;s Catskill Mountains, where he writes about music, travel, and running. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tony just got back from a solo month in Nepal, where a big part of the trip was a deliberate digital detox: two weeks completely offline, no email, no social media, no news. He joins me to talk through how he planned it, what it actually felt like to disconnect, and the unconventional route he took into the mountains.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a conversation about what happens when you actually let go, not just of your phone, but of the need to always know what&#8217;s going on. Tony went in with real doubts about whether he could pull it off, and those doubts followed him further into the trip than he expected. What came back out the other side surprised even him, touching habits and instincts he wasn&#8217;t trying to change. There&#8217;s also a quieter thread running through it about choosing the harder, lonelier path on purpose, and what that choice does to how you experience a place.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever taken a real break from your phone or the news while traveling, and what did you notice about yourself in the quiet? I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you&#8217;ll share by</span><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/zerototravel"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">sending me an audio message</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<h4><b>Tune In To Learn:</b></h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How he prepared mentally in the week beforehand, and how many times he nearly talked himself out of it</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advice for planning a trek that starts right from your hotel room instead of taking transport to the trailhead</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why he chose a quieter route over the two most popular options</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How trekking solo and unsupported changed the pace of each day</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What quitting coffee and alcohol on the trail taught him about resetting his habits</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How stepping away from his phone opened up more conversations with strangers</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why he gave himself an extra week away from the news even after getting back online</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advice on budgeting, accommodation, and food costs on a multi-week trek</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The story of nearly losing his phone for good, and what it says about staying present</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so much more</span></li>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/newsletter/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sign up for our FREE newsletter</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://tonyfletcher.substack.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tony&#8217;s Substack</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://trailblazer-guides.com/book/nepal-trekking-and-the-great-himalaya-trail"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nepal Trekking and the Great Himalaya Trail</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by Robin Boustead</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://caltopo.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CalTopo</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/trekking-nepal-sneak-peek/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trekking Nepal: Your Adventure Guide</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> podcast by Zero To Travel</span></li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Want More?</b></h4>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/tony-fletcher/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Life-Changing Trips, Interviewing Music Legends, Backpacking the World, and Fostering Transformative Connections with Tony Fletcher</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/nate-menninger-porter-in-nepal/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Immersion Travel: Becoming a Porter in Nepal with Nate Menninger</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/alexander-campbell-world-walk/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Walking the World with Alexander Campbell and Tom Turcich</span></a></li>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience intelligent trip planning for calmer travel with the </span><a href="https://tripwaffle.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">TripWaffle</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> app </span></li>
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			<dc:creator>Jason Moore</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>How to Be Norwegian (Cultural Concepts Worth Stealing) with Lorelou Desjardins</title>
		<link>https://zerototravel.com/how-to-be-norwegian/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 culture since 2013 at her blog and publishing house, A Frog in the Fjord. She has published six books in Norway and internationally, along with 250 articles in mainstream [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://zerototravel.com/how-to-be-norwegian/">How to Be Norwegian (Cultural Concepts Worth Stealing) with Lorelou Desjardins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://zerototravel.com">Zero to Travel</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why does a tiny Nordic nation with just 5.5 million people feel impossible to summarize in a single sentence?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lorelou Desjardins has been writing about Norwegian culture since 2013 at her blog and publishing house,</span><a href="https://afroginthefjord.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">A Frog in the Fjord</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. She has published six books in Norway and internationally, along with 250 articles in mainstream media including Norway&#8217;s largest newspaper. Her latest book, How to Be Norwegian, offers a crash course into 55 essential Norwegian cultural quirks. She lives in Oslo and is now a Norwegian citizen.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Lorelou and I dig into Norwegian culture and what makes this country so unique, covering the surprising scale of Norway&#8217;s geography, the country&#8217;s cabin culture, social dynamics among Norwegians, food and drink customs, the quirks of Norwegian English, and a Norwegian concept worth stealing for your own life.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Norway can feel like a country of contradictions: vast and remote in parts, intensely social in others, shaped by long winters and short summers that flip the whole rhythm of daily life. This conversation moves between practical travel insight and a more personal look at what it is actually like to live here long-term, even after becoming a citizen. Whether you are planning a trip, exploring your own Norwegian roots, or just drawn to borrowing a little wisdom from another culture, there is something here for you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is one custom or tradition from somewhere else in the world that you have brought into your own life? I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you&#8217;ll share by </span><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/zerototravel"><span style="font-weight: 400;">sending me an audio message.</span></a></p>
<h4><b>Tune In To Learn:</b></h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How long Norway actually is, and which European capital it would touch if you spun it on its southern tip</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why a growing wave of travelers are choosing Norway over traditionally hot summer destinations</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What Norway&#8217;s &#8220;freedom to roam&#8221; law actually allows you to do</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How cabin culture works, and how travelers can access cabins most visitors never think to look for</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Norwegians have a reputation for being emotionally cold, and the bus ride that put that reputation to the test for me</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Norwegians are so eager to talk about their own cultural identity with outsiders</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The surprising history behind Norway&#8217;s strict modern alcohol laws</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why frozen pizza and Friday tacos became beloved national traditions</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Norwegian concept that&#8217;s similar to hygge, but with its own colder, deeper edge</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so much more</span></li>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/newsletter/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sign up for our FREE newsletter</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://afroginthefjord.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Frog in the Fjord</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://lorelou.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lorelou&#8217;s website</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-be-Norwegian-Lorelou-Desjardins/dp/8294138045"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to Be Norwegian</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.dnt.no/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT)</span></a></li>
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<h4><b>Want More?</b></h4>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/lorelou-desjardins/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cracking the Cultural Code, Ethical Travel To Indigenous Areas, &amp; Life in Norway With Lorelou Desjardins</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/up-norway/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hidden Norway: 7 Off The Beaten Path Gems You&#8217;ll Love, Popular Norwegian Concepts Worth Stealing, Trekking In Bhutan, &amp; Living At The Crossroads of Magic &amp; Science w/ Torunn Tronsvang from Up Norway</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/hidden-gems-oslo-norway/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top 7 Hidden Gems in Oslo, Norway with Curtis Rojak of Viking Biking</span></a></li>
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			<dc:creator>Jason Moore</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Manifesting Your Ideal Lifestyle (Practical Tools and No BS) with Heath Armstrong</title>
		<link>https://zerototravel.com/manifest-your-ideal-lifestyle/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 Create, a company known for its unconventional affirmation and oracle card decks that have raised over $200,000 through crowdfunding. He spent years living and [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What would it look like to build a life that reflects exactly who you are and where you want to go?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Heath Armstrong is an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of</span><a href="https://ragecreate.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Rage Create</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a company known for its unconventional affirmation and oracle card decks that have raised over $200,000 through crowdfunding. He spent years living and working nomadically, including a period traveling full-time in a self-built van across the United States. He now runs</span><a href="https://deckcreators.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Deck Creators</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a community for people who want to create and launch their own card decks, from his farmhouse in the mountains of North Carolina.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Heath and I catch up on his journey from the early days of location independence to the businesses he&#8217;s building now. We get into his approach to freedom lifestyle design, what it actually means to take inspired versus forced action, and the daily practices he&#8217;s used to move from vision to reality.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is one of those conversations that works on multiple levels. On the surface, it&#8217;s about entrepreneurship and building a life around your values. But underneath that is something more personal: how to recognize when you&#8217;re operating from fear versus genuine alignment, and what it takes to keep moving in the right direction even when things get hard. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Heath&#8217;s been through real darkness, real financial uncertainty, and real pivots, and he&#8217;s thought deeply about all of it. Whether you&#8217;re designing a lifestyle business, mapping out your next travel chapter, or just trying to figure out what you actually want, there&#8217;s something in here for you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What&#8217;s one thing you could do this week to move closer to the version of your life you actually want to be living? I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you&#8217;ll share by</span><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/zerototravel"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">sending me an audio message.</span></a></p>
<h4><b>Tune In To Learn:</b></h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Heath draws a sharp line between inspired action and forced action, and why that distinction changed everything for him</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How the note card practice he started years ago still shapes his daily routine today</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why visualizing your goals in the present tense only works if you actually believe them, and what to do if you don&#8217;t</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to tell the difference between resistance and intuition when they can feel nearly identical</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What Heath&#8217;s &#8220;totem pole&#8221; framework looks like in practice, and why it brings long-term vision and daily action into alignment</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why your environment and the people around you matter more than most productivity advice will tell you</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lessons from van life that Heath still carries with him, including why nature and isolation sharpened his business instincts</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What Heath did when a tariff crisis threatened to sink a shipment, and why he frames problems like video game bosses</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Heath thinks moving toward the life you want and being happy in the present moment are actually the same thing</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hidden gem destinations that left a real mark on Heath, including a spot in Oregon most people have never heard of</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so much more</span></li>
</ul>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/newsletter/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sign up for our FREE newsletter</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interested in the Being Box?</span> <a href="mailto:jason@zerototravel.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Email Jason</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://heatharmstrong.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Heath&#8217;s website</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://ragecreate.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rage Create</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://deckcreators.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Deck Creators Community</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/heath.i.am/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Heath on Instagram</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Game of Life and How to Play It</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by Florence Scovel Shinn</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Strangest Secret</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by Earl Nightingale</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Love Money, Money Loves You</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by Sarah McCrum </span></li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Want More?</b></h4>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/corbett-barr-digital-detox/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Digital Detox: Downsizing Your Digital Life to Create Freedom + Reboot Your Lifestyle Business with Corbett Barr</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/dan-andrews-tropical-mba/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Building, Growing, and Enjoying a Successful 7-Figure Lifestyle Business with Dan Andrews from Tropical MBA</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/how-to-pivot-jenny-blake/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to Pivot to a Life With More Freedom (And Travel), Get More Free Time, and Unlock Your Intuition With Jenny Blake</span></a></li>
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			<dc:creator>Jason Moore</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Top 7 Uganda Hidden Gems with Lynett Nakamanya</title>
		<link>https://zerototravel.com/uganda-hidden-gems/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What if one of Africa&#8217;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? Lynett Nakamanya is a tourism professional and Kampala native who has worked across the East African travel industry for over a decade. She holds [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What if one of Africa&#8217;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?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lynett Nakamanya is a tourism professional and Kampala native who has worked across the East African travel industry for over a decade. She holds a master&#8217;s degree in management science with a focus on project monitoring and evaluation in tourism, and is affiliated with the Uganda Tourism Board. She also runs her own trip-planning platform focused on sustainable and meaningful experiences across the region.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Lynett shares her list of Uganda hidden gems and travel recommendations, the state of tourism in Uganda today, and the real impact that responsible travel can have on local communities.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lynett brings a perspective that&#8217;s hard to find — someone who grew up in Uganda, has spent her career inside the tourism industry there, and thinks seriously about what travel can and should do for local communities. She makes a compelling case for doing a little research before you arrive, because the gap between a standard itinerary and a genuinely memorable one often comes down to simply knowing what to ask for. She also shares a Ugandan saying about travel at the end of this one that&#8217;s worth sticking around for.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What experience from this episode most surprised you, and has it changed how you think about where you want to go next? I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you&#8217;ll share by </span><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/zerototravel"><span style="font-weight: 400;">sending me an audio message.</span></a></p>
<h4><b>Tune In To Learn:</b></h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why a beautiful crater lake just 20 minutes from Uganda&#8217;s most famous attraction is almost never visited — and why it&#8217;s worth the detour</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How one of East Africa&#8217;s most rewarding mountaineering experiences sits in Uganda, largely off the radar of international visitors</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Uganda&#8217;s 56 tribes make cultural immersion more rewarding when you focus on just one or two</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What one of Uganda&#8217;s most historically significant religious sites reveals about the country&#8217;s layered cultural past</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How a massive collection of islands right next to the airport offers everything from white sand beaches to wildlife encounters that most visitors drive straight past</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why one eastern Uganda destination pairs three waterfalls with some of the world&#8217;s highest-graded Arabica coffee</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why doing your own research before a trip is the single best way to unlock experiences that never make the standard itinerary</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How responsible travel creates a ripple effect through local families and communities that most visitors never see</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What cultural mistake tourists commonly make in Uganda that creates more harm than help</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so much more</span></li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Resources:</b></h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/newsletter/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sign up for our FREE newsletter</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://utb.go.ug"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Uganda Tourism Board</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://ugandawildlife.org"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Uganda Wildlife Authority</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://exploreuganda.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Explore Uganda</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Want More?</b></h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/hidden-gems-east-africa/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top 10 Hidden Gems: East Africa (Beyond the Safari) and Transitioning to Travel With Sasha and Megnote Lezhnev</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/jay-cameron/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5 Surprising Experiences in Africa, How to Transition to a New Career After Travel, and Exploring the African Diaspora With Jay Cameron</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/safari-101/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Safari 101: How To Plan A World-Class African Safari (Without Going Broke)</span></a></li>
</ul>
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<h4><strong>SPOILER: LYNETT&#8217;S UGANDA HIDDEN GEMS LIST</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Lake mulehi </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Rwenzori Mountains </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Buganda and Ankole cultural experiences </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Culinary experiences </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Uganda Martyrs sites and story </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Lake Victoria and all her 80 islands &#8211; Dolwe Islands, Kalangala Island and Bulago Island </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Sipi Falls and the coffee experience</span></li>
</ul>
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			<dc:creator>Jason Moore</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Reconnecting to Nature with Adventure, Purpose, Fun, and Travelers’ Curiosity with Alastair Humphreys</title>
		<link>https://zerototravel.com/alastair-humphreys-unwilded/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What if the travel mindset you bring to far-off places is exactly what&#8217;s needed right where you live? Alastair Humphreys is a British adventurer, bestselling author, and speaker named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. He spent four years cycling 46,000 miles around the world and has since canoed 500 miles down the Yukon River, [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What if the travel mindset you bring to far-off places is exactly what&#8217;s needed right where you live?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alastair Humphreys is a British adventurer, bestselling author, and speaker named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. He spent four years cycling 46,000 miles around the world and has since canoed 500 miles down the Yukon River, rowed across the Atlantic, walked the length of India&#8217;s Kaveri River, and crossed Iceland on foot and pack raft. In recent years he has become one of the most well-known advocates for microadventures and local exploration, and his newest book is </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unwilded: Finding Our Way Back to Nature</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alastair joins me to unpack the ideas in his book, including why our growing disconnection from nature matters personally and planetarily, and how a travel mindset and nature connection can be tools for changing both.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alastair has made this case before on the show, but </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unwilded</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> takes it somewhere new. This isn&#8217;t just a conversation about microadventures or getting outside more. It&#8217;s about a specific kind of blindness that builds slowly across generations, and what it costs us without anyone quite noticing. Alastair brings the same practical, adventure-first framing he always does, but this time it&#8217;s in service of something bigger: a way to take the traveler&#8217;s curiosity you feel on the road and put it to work where you actually live. The episode ends with a surprisingly simple exercise that can help you turn the world&#8217;s overwhelming problems into something personal, actionable, and genuinely fun to pursue.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What&#8217;s one small thing in your immediate environment that you&#8217;ve stopped really noticing? I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you&#8217;ll share by</span><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/zerototravel"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">sending me an audio message.</span></a></p>
<h4><b>Tune In To Learn:</b></h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why the traveler&#8217;s curious, enthusiastic mindset is exactly what&#8217;s needed at home, and why most of us leave it at the border</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What &#8220;shifting baseline syndrome&#8221; is and why understanding it changes the way you see the world around you</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How two apps transformed Alastair&#8217;s relationship with his daily run, and how to try the same thing</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why spending 15 minutes in nature daily is harder than it sounds, and why that&#8217;s actually the problem</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How connecting with even a tiny patch of local nature can deliver the same buzz as a far-off adventure</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What the Overton window has to do with how we approach climate change, travel, and everyday behavior</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Alastair stopped flying and moved to a vegan diet, and the surprisingly positive effect it had on his life</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What the 5-25 exercise is, and how it can help you identify the issues closest to your heart and take action without burning out</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How the Netherlands transformed its streets in a generation, and what that says about what&#8217;s actually possible</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The vision Alastair wrote for the world 25 years from now, and why it&#8217;s closer to reality than it might seem</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so much more</span></li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Resources:</b></h4>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/newsletter/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sign up for our FREE newsletter</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://alastairhumphreys.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alastair Humphreys&#8217; website</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://alastairhumphreys.com/product/unwilded/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Unwilded: Finding Our Way Back to Nature</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://alastairhumphreys.com/newsletters-from-alastair-humphreys/the-adventure-plus-purpose-newsletter/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adventure + Purpose newsletter by Alastair Humphreys</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/al_humphreys/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Alastair on Instagram</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merlin Bird ID app</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Seek app by iNaturalist</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">4,000 Weeks</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by Oliver Burkeman</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Want More?</b></h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/how-to-have-an-adventure-on-any-budget-epic-bike-rides-with-alastair-humphreys/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How To Have An Adventure On Any Budget With Alastair Humphreys</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/single-map/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exploring A Single Map: A Travel Adventure For Everyone With Alastair Humphreys</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/seth-kugel-vacation-destroying-planet/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel</span></a></li>
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<h4><strong>Thanks To Our Sponsors</strong></h4>
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<li>Experience intelligent trip planning for calmer travel with the <a href="https://tripwaffle.com/">TripWaffle</a> app</li>
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			<dc:creator>Jason Moore</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Adventure Filmmaking for YouTube, the Art of Storytelling, and Life on the Road with Molly McDonald</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 storytelling. She studied journalism at Boston University and later earned a master&#8217;s in Irish studies from NYU before building her career in television production in New York City. Her client list includes [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://zerototravel.com/molly-mcdonald-adventure-filmmaking/">Adventure Filmmaking for YouTube, the Art of Storytelling, and Life on the Road with Molly McDonald</a> appeared first on <a href="https://zerototravel.com">Zero to Travel</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 storytelling. She studied journalism at Boston University and later earned a master&#8217;s in Irish studies from NYU before building her career in television production in New York City. Her client list includes Red Bull, BBC, and National Geographic, and her films have accumulated over 200 million views on YouTube.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode covers Molly&#8217;s journey from Irish-American New Yorker to YouTube travel documentary producer, including her work on some of the most extreme human endurance expeditions ever filmed and what she learned along the way.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Travel has a funny way of dismantling the stories we tell ourselves about the world, and Molly McDonald has lived that firsthand, from the pubs her family built in Manhattan to the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. She grew up straddling two cultures, and that dual identity turns out to be the exact foundation for the kind of storytelling she now does for a living: finding the human truth inside extreme, unpredictable adventures. There&#8217;s a real conversation in here about what it means to travel to places that scare you, why the media often gets destinations wrong, and how following a story you can&#8217;t fully control is actually what makes it worth watching.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What place have you avoided visiting because of how it&#8217;s been portrayed in the media, and has anything ever changed your mind? I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you&#8217;ll share by</span><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/zerototravel"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">sending me an audio message.</span></a></p>
<h4><b>Tune In To Learn:</b></h4>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why growing up Irish-American in New York shaped Molly&#8217;s approach to storytelling and travel</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Blue Door Productions brings TV-level production quality to the &#8220;wild west&#8221; of YouTube</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What it was actually like to cross into Iraq during a live expedition, and what happened to all the fear</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Kurdistan challenged everything Molly thought she knew about the region</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to capture authentic moments on camera when you can&#8217;t predict what&#8217;s coming next</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advice for aspiring YouTubers on what to cut, what to keep, and why most people share too much</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why the title and thumbnail of a YouTube video matter more than people realize</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to think about storytelling structure even when the story is still unfolding in front of you</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What the concept of &#8220;soul places&#8221; reveals about how travel changes you over time</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why starting from zero on YouTube is actually an advantage, and what consistency really means</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so much more</span></li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Resources:</b></h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/newsletter/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sign up for our FREE newsletter</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about Molly&#8217;s work at </span><a href="https://bluedoorproductions.co"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blue Door Productions</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow Molly on </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram at</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollybmcd/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> @mollybmcd</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch Mitch Hutchcraft&#8217;s expedition on</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mitch_hutch"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a></li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Want More?</b></h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/100-documentaries-robin-danehav/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">100 Documentaries Project: Traveling the Globe to Find Extraordinary Humans + Changing the World One Story at a Time with Robin Danehav</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/transition-to-travel-will-hunt/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Transition to Travel: West Africa + Canoeing the River Gambia with Will Hunt</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://zerototravel.com/jacquelyn-kunz-sudan-afghanistan/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Independent Travel as a Female in Afghanistan, Hitchhiking Iraq, and Ex-Pat Life in Sudan with Jacquelyn Kunz</span></a></li>
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<h4><b>Thanks To Our Sponsors</b></h4>
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			<dc:creator>Jason Moore</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Y We Travel Podcast: To Meet The Neighbours (Bonus Episode!)</title>
		<link>https://zerototravel.com/y-we-travel/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This week, I&#8217;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 years. Eric is a New York Times bestselling author and former foreign correspondent, and his co-host Erica Vella is an award-winning [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">This week, I&#8217;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 years. Eric is a New York Times bestselling author and former foreign correspondent, and his co-host Erica Vella is an award-winning podcaster and former broadcast journalist.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">There&#8217;s no shortage of travel advice out there — who can save us a buck, what to do, when&#8217;s the best time to go, where to go. But one fundamental question often gets left behind: why?</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Born from an award-winning magazine series of the same name, Y We Travel explores the deeper motivations behind our journeys. The show unpacks the emotions, discoveries, and purpose that give travel its meaning.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">In this episode, Eric and Erica discuss the origins of the series and their own motivations for travelling. Eric interviews author and Y We Travel essayist Pico Iyer, trading travel anecdotes from Japan to California to North Korea and discussing themes from Pico&#8217;s piece in The Walrus magazine, which argued that we should travel to meet our neighbours. Erica continues the conversation with a selection of Toronto Pearson passengers, asking: &#8220;Why are you travelling today?&#8221;</p>
<h4 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Resources:</strong></h4>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://zerototravel.com">Sign up for the Zero to Travel FREE newsletter</a></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Listen to Y We Travel on <a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/y-we-travel/id1895649600">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2Aw9yJdfV6WCdizOCaGp0X">Spotify</a></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Read the companion essays at <a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://ywetravelmag.ca">ywetravelmag.ca</a></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Contact Y We Travel: <a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="mailto:hello@ywetravelmag.ca">hello@ywetravelmag.ca</a></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Learn more about <a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://picoiyerjourneys.com">Pico Iyer</a></li>
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<h4 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Want More?:</strong></h4>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://zerototravel.com/eric-weiner/">The Geography of Bliss With Eric Weiner</a></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://zerototravel.com/eric-weiner-ben-franklin/">How To Live a Long and Useful Life (The Wisdom of Ben Franklin) With Eric Weiner</a></li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://zerototravel.com/rick-steves-on-the-hippie-trail/">Rick Steves On the Hippie Trail (The Making of a Travel Writer) with Special Guest Host Eric Weiner</a></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Become a Fora Advisor today at</span><a href="http://foratravel.com/zerototravel"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> foratravel.com/zerototravel</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check out</span><a href="https://www.mbdailyshow.com/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Morning Brew Daily</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for business news that&#8217;s actually fun.</span></li>
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			<dc:creator>Jason Moore</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>7 Travel Tech Trends Worth Knowing in 2026 + 3 Emerging Hot Spots to Spend Quality Time with Matt Gray</title>
		<link>https://zerototravel.com/travel-tech-trends-2026/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 around the world. After a decade in product development and corporate M&#38;A at a global fintech company, he left the corporate world in 2023 to become a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://zerototravel.com/travel-tech-trends-2026/">7 Travel Tech Trends Worth Knowing in 2026 + 3 Emerging Hot Spots to Spend Quality Time with Matt Gray</a> appeared first on <a href="https://zerototravel.com">Zero to Travel</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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 around the world. After a decade in product development and corporate M&amp;A at a global fintech company, he left the corporate world in 2023 to become a full-time digital nomad and build Pangea full-time. He is on a personal mission to visit every country in the world.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we get into seven travel tech trends shaping how people plan, book, and experience travel, including why most travel apps fail, the rise of social travel, and what AI can and can&#8217;t do for travelers right now. We also dig into destination recommendations, advice for running a remote business on the road, and what it means to bridge the nomad bubble.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These are genuinely fascinating times to be a traveler and a builder in the travel space, and Matt sits at the center of both worlds. He&#8217;s thinking seriously about why travel tech has such a high failure rate, and what it would actually take to crack the code, and he brings a perspective that is grounded in years of on-the-ground experience across dozens of countries and travel styles. There is a real conversation here about the gap between wanting to travel and actually doing it, and I think it will stick with you. The travel tech trends for digital nomads piece is insightful, but the human thread running through it all is what makes this one worth your time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever had a piece of technology genuinely change how you travel or connect with people on the road? I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you&#8217;ll share by</span><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/zerototravel"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">sending me an audio message.</span></a></p>
<h4><b>Tune In To Learn:</b></h4>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why so many travel apps are built to solve a single problem, and why that almost always leads to failure</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How being a &#8220;multifaceted traveler&#8221; is reshaping what a useful travel platform actually needs to do</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why AI wrappers on ChatGPT are not the same as AI-powered travel tools, and how to tell the difference</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How social travel is changing the reason people book trips in the first place</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why off-the-beaten-path destinations benefit most from the rise of connected travel communities</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to break out of the nomad bubble and go deeper in the places you visit</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why the people you travel with may matter more than the places you go</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Destination recommendations for regions quietly gaining traction in the nomad world</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advice for running a remote team while living a location-independent life</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What it looks like to bring urgency to travel, not just talk about it</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so much more</span></li>
</ul>
<h4><b>Resources:</b></h4>
<ul>
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		<title>How to Live an Unconventional Life of Adventure and Purpose by Becoming “Dirtbag Rich” with Blake Boles</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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, and the founder of Unschool Adventures, a travel company for self-directed teenagers, which he has run since 2008. He is the author of several books on alternative education [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What would it mean to stop measuring your life by the conventional yardstick and start building one that actually fits?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blake Boles is a writer, experiential educator, and the founder of</span><a href="https://www.unschooladventures.com"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Unschool Adventures</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a travel company for self-directed teenagers, which he has run since 2008. He is the author of several books on alternative education and self-directed learning, and his newest book,</span><a href="https://www.blakeboles.com/dbr/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Dirtbag Rich: High Freedom, Low Income, Deep Purpose</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, was released in March 2026. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Blake and I get into the philosophy behind &#8220;dirtbag rich&#8221; living, including what it really means to pursue a high-freedom, low-income lifestyle while still navigating the demands of modern capitalism. We also dig into the practical side of how to make a non-traditional financial model actually work, and talk about purpose, downward mobility, unschooling, outdoor adventure, and so much more.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you&#8217;ve ever wondered whether there&#8217;s a middle path between grinding toward a distant retirement and going full dirtbag with no financial safety net, this conversation is going to give you a lot to think about. Blake shares a lot of real practical substance in this one, alongside some genuinely fresh thinking about how to measure wealth, what freedom actually requires, and what gets in the way of most people finding their version of a dirtbag-rich unconventional life.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What does &#8220;enough&#8221; look like for you, whether that&#8217;s money, time, adventure, or something else? I&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you&#8217;ll share by</span><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/zerototravel"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">sending me an audio message.</span></a></p>
<h4><b>Tune In To Learn:</b></h4>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why the original dirtbag culture offers a useful framework, even if you&#8217;ll never live in Yosemite full-time</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Blake figured out a way to earn good money in short bursts and stay free the rest of the year</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why &#8220;how do you know when you&#8217;re wealthy?&#8221; is a more useful question than you might expect</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What the FIRE movement often gets wrong about making a clean break from work</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to think about &#8220;downward mobility&#8221; as a feature rather than a failure</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why having freedom from something isn&#8217;t enough without also knowing what you&#8217;re free to do</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What the real risks of a dirtbag rich lifestyle actually are, and how to go in with clear eyes</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How purpose shows up differently for different people, and why measuring it in &#8220;I get to&#8221; days works</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Advice for attracting the ideal clients and building work that doesn&#8217;t eat your life</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why getting your ideal client to feel genuinely excited to work with you is the job before the job</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And so much more</span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.blakeboles.com/dbr/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dirtbag Rich book</span></a></li>
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