Zero To Travel Podcast Jason Moore

Does travel really make you happier? 
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Stevenson to unravel the mysteries of travel from an academic and psychological perspective.
Dr. Stevenson is a cultural psychologist and senior lecturer in psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester, England. In his recent book, The Psychology of Travel, Dr. Stevenson offers key insights into the psychological factors behind different kinds of travel and introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about global mobility and movement.
In this episode, Dr. Stevenson shares insight into the reciprocal relationship between people and their environments, advice on managing travel fears and anxieties, and how to use travel as a tool for self-development. We explore the dilemmas of cultural integration, how travel changes our perception of time, the psychological factors behind different travel styles, and much more.
How has travel improved your life? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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The link between how we live and the environment around us and why we need to step outside of the travel bubble

Why every traveler should have an understanding of the psychology of travel 

The fine line between planning and researching and allowing that research to influence your expectations and judgments

How we can manage our travel fears and anxieties and why worry can be a good thing 

Why travel makes us happier and how to approach travel as a transformative tool

The push and pull of maintaining your cultural identity vs. integrating into a culture

Flow state and the relationship between time perception and travel

The connection between travel and memory

How eco-anxiety can help us become better travelers

And so much more

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Finding Meaning Through Travel w/ Dr. Christopher Daniels

Luck Is No Accident: Making The Most Of Happenstance with Dr. John Krumboltz

How To Crush Your Pre-Trip Anxiety

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Saddle up and get ready for a wild ride because today, you're headed to the Buffalo Roundup in South Dakota!
This episode is from The Travel South Dakota Stories, an immersive first-person podcast that takes you on a journey through the Land of Infinite Variety. In this episode, award-winning travel writer and host Brian Thacker takes you to one of my favorite hidden gem destinations in America, where you'll get to experience one of the most unique events in the state.
Feel the ground rumble and the dust fly as sixty cowboys and cowgirls saddle up to bring in a thundering herd of 1,300 buffalo at the 57th Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Through this compelling audio experience, you'll be right there with Molly, one of the cowgirls, as she cracks her whip and corals the galloping buffalo. You'll discover the buffalo's role in American and Native American History, hear from a Lakota rider who explains what the buffalo means to them, and so much more.
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How can volunteering abroad enhance your travels?
Today, I’m joined by Ricardo Lima, founder of Worldpackers, to talk about how you can get the most out of your work exchange experience.
Worldpackers is an online platform that connects travelers looking to exchange their skills for accommodations with incredible hosts from around the world and has facilitated more than 140,000 exchanges in 140+ countries. 
In this episode, Riq shares why he left his successful career as an investment banker to travel the world and eventually found one of the largest work exchange platforms for travelers. You’ll gain insight into how these types of programs work on both the volunteer and hosting side, common concerns and misconceptions, and why volunteering abroad is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in a culture and experience deep transformations.
We also talk about the state of the hostel industry, why he moved his company from a hostel to a van, and his best business advice for someone who wants to create something bigger than themselves.
Have you volunteered abroad, or are you considering a work exchange program? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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How the hostel industry has shifted since Covid and the pros/cons of hostel life

Why Riq left his successful career as an investment banker to travel the world and the lessons he learned from 3.5 years of travel

How you can travel for a purpose with Worldpackers and general advice for work exchange

How to address the #1 concern for travelers looking for work exchange programs

Why your mindset can make or break your experience

Why volunteering abroad isn’t only for budget travelers

How these programs create opportunities for cultural immersion and connection

The biggest lessons he’s learned from building his company and scaling to have a bigger impact (for both solopreneurs and partnerships)

Riq’s advice for investing, facing conflict head-on, and managing remote teams

And so much more

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Travel Legends Series: The Story of WWOOF – An Interview With Founder Sue Coppard

A Beginner’s Guide To Volunteering, A Free Global Volunteer Network And More

DIY Volunteering

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How can travel serve as a path to healing and self-discovery?
Today, I’m joined by C.D. Seventeen, a techno music artist, DJ, painter, and poet, to talk about what it was like growing up in the Yunnan Province of China and how a bike-packing trip through the Scottish Highlands and the Orkney Islands helped her reclaim her power.
In this episode, Seventeen opens up about her challenges coming out of that environment to pursue an unconventional path and what she had to overcome to follow her dreams. We also explore her book The Weight We Carry, which contains poems from her solo bike-packing journey. She shares how this transformative trip contributed to her healing, what the adventure was like, and how it continues to impact her to this day.
This story just might inspire you to, as Seventeen wrote on the back of her book, “jump on a bike, go on a journey, dive deep into the self, and let the weight of your human identity dissolve into the wind.” 
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation.
How has travel brought about a transformation in you? I'd love to hear your story and hope you’ll share it by sending me an audio message.
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How DJing helped Seventeen overcome her social anxiety

Why she chose to move to the UK and study psychology instead of following her passions

Why speaking out about the Chinese education system and cultural expectations is important to her

The beauty of Seventeen’s culture and village life in the Yunnan Province

How writing in a foreign language taught her to embrace flaws and new possibilities

The pivotal moment that led her to take a solo bike-packing trip around Scotland

Seventeen’s quest for individuation and how her book reflects her transformation during the journey

What she’s learned from breaking free of the rules

Her advice for bike-packing Scotland and meeting others on the road

And so much more

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Hiking The West Highland Way In Scotland w/ Lynne Nieman

Lessons From Caring for the Dying and Bike Packing 18 Countries With Jerry Kopack

How to Design Your Bike Trip & The Future of Adventure Cycle Touring: Epic Bike Rides w/ Casey Greene

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Want to visit some of the less popular but equally epic destinations in Europe?
Joseph Reaney is a freelance travel writer based in the UK and Czech Republic who’s written for Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness, Fodor's Travel, National Geographic, and Rough Guides. In addition to his freelance writing, Joe is the founder and editor-in-chief of the travel content writing agency World Words, as well as a jobbing comedy writer/producer/director.
In this episode, Joe and I talk about his life as a travel writer and his favorite alternatives to the more commonly visited places around Europe. He shares about his lifestyle living between cities, his experience taking a gap year to teach English in Nepal, tips for being a hospitable host and guest when couchsurfing, how he unexpectedly became a travel writer without any journalism training, and (of course!) his list of the top five alternative European destinations.
Where would you want to visit first? Do you have your own alternative spot to add to the list? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Joe’s experience with budget traveling as a teen and what life is like splitting his time between Prague and Edinburgh with his family

What he learned from taking a gap year and teaching English in Nepal at a Buddhist monastery

Hospitality exchange and Joe’s tips for being a good couchsurfer and host

How a trip to North Korea led to a career in travel writing

How he makes a living as a writer and insight on scaling a business organically

Where to enjoy a river cruise other than on the Danube and underrated mountain ranges in Eastern Europe

The best city to visit if you love Prague and want cool alternative vibes

Where you can scuba dive amongst WWI wreckage and explore neolithic stone circles

The secluded coastal location that’s perfect for a getaway

And so much more

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5 Must See Destinations In 2023 with National Geographic Travel Senior Editor Amy Alipio (Plus Learn How To Successfully Pitch Nat Geo)

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

Best Remote Work + Digital Nomad Destinations 2023 (And Beyond) w/ Tim Leffel

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Need help landing your dream remote job? Considering becoming a digital nomad but not sure where to start? Look no further than Jordan Carroll, AKA The Remote Job Coach!
After landing his dream job working for Remote Year, Jordan now helps job seekers level up their game by teaching them an effective strategy to land legitimate remote job opportunities without the traditional application process.
In this episode, Jordan and I talk about some considerations for becoming a remote worker, how to test the remote work and digital nomad lifestyles, and why it’s important to define fulfillment for yourself. He also shares the secret to how he secured his dream job and actionable strategies to help you do the same! You’ll learn his step-by-step process for assessing and landing remote jobs, why interviews start well before the actual interview, and his systemized approach to networking and building relationships that can lead you to incredible opportunities.
Whether you’re seeking remote work, are an established entrepreneur, or want to take your current work on the road, this episode is packed with a TON of value you don’t want to miss! 
What was your biggest takeaway from 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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Jordan’s nonlinear journey to location independence and how remote work drastically improved his lifestyle

His experience working with Remote Year and a hack to land any job you want

How you can try on the digital nomad lifestyle

The process of defining fulfillment and why it’s important to check in with yourself

Why you need to stop applying for jobs and what you should do instead

Jordan’s strategy for creating your own luck and making the LinkedIn algorithm work for you

His top advice for interviewing online and creating genuine connections

How to answer questions and create stories that make an impact

How to negotiate your salary to get paid as much as possible

And so much more

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How To Find Balance and Be Productive Working Remotely w/ Liam Martin from Running Remote

Creating A Life Abroad + Expert Remote Work Advice w/ Chase Warrington

Best Remote Work + Digital Nomad Destinations 2023 (And Beyond) w/ Tim Leffel

Thanks To Our Sponsors:

This episode is also sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip. 

The best travel gear isn’t born in a factory; it’s inspired by journeys taken by real people exploring the world. Get 15% off your first order at www.roark.com when you use the promo code TRAVEL15 at checkout!

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