Zero To Travel Podcast Jason Moore

What is the #1 fear of most travelers, and how can you reign that fear in? Today’s Greatest Hits episode is about changing your perspective, worldview, and life through factfulness.
Anna Rosling Rønnlund is the co-founder of Gapminder.org, whose mission is to fight ignorance by providing a fact-based worldview (for FREE). She is also the co-author of the NY Times Best-Selling book Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About The World—And Why Things Are Better Than You Think. This book will change your life for the better, so be sure to check it out.
We discuss why the world may not be getting worse (as some think), the role of the media in distorting our worldview, insights into how we can shift our perspectives based on facts, and so much more.
How did this episode change your outlook? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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How data literacy can help you understand the world objectively and avoid misinterpretations

The problem with news reporting and what needs to change to have a more balanced perspective

Why labels like "developed" and "developing" countries are outdated

The value of understanding the world through an income-based lens

How to virtually visit homes from all over the world to see everyday life

And so much more

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Travel as a Force for Good, the Role of Travel Media, and Uncrowded Destinations to Visit with AFAR Co-Founder Greg Sullivan

Bicycling Across the USA Without Money in Search of Human Connection With Daniel Troia

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How is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world.
Paige McClanahan is the author of The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She is an American journalist based in France and a regular contributor to The New York Times, where she reports on the impacts of tourism. She is also the host of The Better Travel Podcast, which aims to make sure that our travels have a positive impact on the world. 
We talk about the evolution of tourism as context to how it got to where it is today, the consequences of travel on local communities (good and bad) and what we can do about it, and insights into how we can become what Paige calls a “new tourist.” She also shares a behind-the-scenes look at how she wrote this book and used her professional journalism skills to her advantage.
How will you become a “new tourist?” I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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The evolution of tourism and travel and why it’s so complicated

How guidebooks and social media have shaped the industry

The complexities of influencers and why we are all influencers in some way

How destinations can minimize the negative impact of tourism and promote responsible travel

The fantasy of tourist traps and how tourism affects the quality of life for residents

How she approaches serendipitous moments and genuine connections as an author

The impact of AI on the future of tourism

Insights on navigating digital nomadism and its effects on residents

And so much more

Resources:

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Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel

Avoiding The Instagram Trap w/ Kashlee

Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield

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How would you describe your current level of happiness, and what would need to change to improve that? 
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Eric Weiner joins me to explore the many themes of his book The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World and get into the nitty-gritty of what it means to be happy.
If you want to transform your outlook and increase your happiness, you don’t want to miss this episode. Eric shares stories from his time as a foreign war correspondent during the rise of the Taliban, his decision to leave behind a successful career at NPR, lessons from traveling the world to write his first book, and so much more. 
How does traveling make you a better version of yourself? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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How taking a break from familiarity inspires a fresh outlook

The secret benefit of living and traveling expectation-free

Why unhappiness is just as crucial to living a meaningful life

What it was like to live in India as a foreign war correspondent

Why it's important to let go of things not meant for you

How an apartment in Kazakhstan turned into the idea for Eric’s first book

The unexpected places that taught Eric the most about happiness 

What is the difference between an interview and a conversation

How to embrace duality to be the best version of yourself

The principle embraced in Iceland that leads to greater happiness

Eric's best advice for creative writers

And so much more

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What Is “Happiness”? Discovering Meaning On The Silk Road w/ Will Rickard

How To Add More Play Into Your Life w/ Jeff Harry

Settling With The Nomad Spirit + The Beauty in Ugly

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Did you know Ben Franklin was an extensive traveler for his time? 
Today, I'm joined by New York Times bestselling author Eric Weiner to talk about his new, incredibly unconventional biography, Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life, a guide for living and thinking well.
We talk about Eric's unique way of weaving travel into his writing, explore the life and wisdom of Ben Franklin, and share concrete takeaways you can use to enhance your own life and travels. You'll hear about Eric's three keys to living, thinking, and aging well, what it means to live a useful life, the importance of curiosity, and the benefits of being what he calls a "genuine fake." We also touch on Ben's flaws and the lessons we can learn from them.
What insights stood out to you the most? I'd love to hear them, and I hope you'll share by sending me an audio message.
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What it was like having his book turned into a docuseries

His unique approach to blending history, travel, and philosophy into his books

The unknown side of Ben Franklin: Traveler Ben, Buddha Ben, and more

Why we should take humor more seriously 

A different perspective on authenticity and how it relates to travel

The importance of having the willingness to change your mind

The biggest lessons we should all take from Ben

How to live a fulfilling life and power questions to ponder

How Ben's life can change your attitude toward aging

The messy process of writing and how Eric develops his books

And so much more

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The Geography of Bliss w/ Eric Weiner

Reviving History's Forgotten Female Adventurers With Elise Wortley

A Race Around the World, Meeting Strangers Abroad, and Storytelling With Adrien Behn

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What do you love about your home country? What do you think could be better?
After moving to America in 2008, Anu began to notice how much more complicated and stressful things seemed to be in the States compared to her home country of Finland.
Anu Partanen is a Finnish journalist and author of The Nordic Theory of Everything—In Search of a Better Life. The book shows how the Nordic way of doing things can give you more freedom to fulfill your desires, enjoy more travel, have better health, better education, and more opportunities.
In this Greatest Hits episode, you'll hear some of her interesting perspectives and ideas surrounding these topics and gain insight into how your view of your home country shifts (for better and for worse) when you move to a new country.
How have your views changed about your home country since traveling? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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The positives and negatives of Nordic and US society

The value of blending different societal aspects and cultures

The idea of socialism and her observations on family structure and the American Dream

Why big government isn’t the best way to solve problems 

The misconceptions with Nordic tax structures (and its real value)

How adopting a Nordic healthcare and education system can alleviate stress and build a stronger society

What makes the US a great place to live and why these changes wouldn’t take these things away

How we can redefine success

And so much more

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Cracking the Cultural Code, Ethical Travel To Indigenous Areas, & Life in Norway With Lorelou Desjardins

Hitting Refresh on Your Life with Travel + How to Move to Europe

Connecting Across Cultures w/ Tayo Rockson

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How can one simple concept or decision radically change your life? In 2017, Jen Ruiz set out to take 12 trips in 12 months before her 30th birthday while employed full-time as an attorney. By the end of the 12 months, she had taken 20 trips and discovered a new career path, empowering others to change their lives through travel.
Jen is a five-time Amazon bestselling author, three-time TEDx speaker, and solo travel maven. Her new memoir, 12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic, documents this journey of what happened when she decided to stop waiting for others and start living for herself. 
Jen and I talk all about solo travel and advice on traveling with a full-time job. She shares advice on self-publishing versus traditional publishing, how and when to make the transition to travel from a full-time job, how your perceived drawbacks can actually be your biggest benefits, and a ton more.
What challenge can you set for yourself to make the most of your travels? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Her journey of becoming an author and navigating publishing

How she finds the balance in her personal and professional identity

Why having a challenge can be exactly what you need to get from point A to point B

Why choosing travel over responsibilities isn’t selfish

Why she says being a content creator is an honor and insights on separating work and travel for aspiring content creators

Advice on enhancing the solo travel experience and her favorite destinations for solo travelers

How to decide when it’s time to take the leap from the “regular job” to pursue a passion or new lifestyle

How she was able to travel with a full-time job

Her best, seemingly counterintuitive travel advice

Why it’s important to be flexible and adaptable to maintain your business and lifestyle

And so much more

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How a Quest Can Improve Your Life (And Travels), Metaphysics, Letting Go of Beliefs That No Longer Serve With Derek Loudermilk

RV´ing Across America: A Quest To Visit All 50 States w/ Alyssa Padgett

Listener Questions 7: Traveling With Debt, Knowing When To Quit Your Job, And Job Hopping For Travel

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