Looking for some wild and wacky restaurants to visit on your travels?
La Carmina has a passion for subcultures and “alternative beauty” around the world. She’s an award-winning travel and gothic fashion journalist, author, blogger, and TV host, appearing on Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and Travel Channel, among others. 
In addition to this list, La Carmina and I talk about her unique approach to travel and how her interest in subcultures influences her passion for these unusual dining experiences. You’ll get her advice on creating your own success and tips for seeking out alternative experiences at home or wherever your travels take you.
What’s the quirkiest spot you’ve been to? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Her time volunteering with a Myanmar punk band and how exploring subcultures can expand your worldview

Advice for crafting a career based on your unique interests and how her passion for the alternative led her to food

A cafe where you can enjoy a meal and confront the inevitability of death at the same time

An unseemly spot for funny surprises and weird performances  

Where you can go for the ultimate Twin Peaks fan experience

Her favorite Hello Kitty cafe and an alternative to the cat cafe craze

Where eating a meal while on the toilet is…normal? 

A surreal horror bar in the most unsuspecting location

Where to get your vampire fix and step into Tim Burton’s universe

Advice for cultivating your own unique experiences, even when you feel like an outsider

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Packed with life-changing perspectives, inspiration, and practical advice for everyone from travel newbies to nomads, this podcast will give you everything you need to travel the world on your terms, regardless of your situation or experience. Welcome to our amazing global listening community!
Since 2013, "Travel Ambassador" Jason Moore from zerototravel.com has been picking the brains of adventurous people living an unconventional life on the road so you can discover new ways to travel endlessly.
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What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (May 2024)

Harry Mitsidis is one of only three people to have visited every country in the world…TWICE! 
He is also the founder of NomadMania, an online community that inspires global explorers to venture beyond the ordinary and obvious to celebrate the world’s diversity. In this community, travelers track their progress across various lists and are ranked based on their travel accomplishments. 
Today, we talk about the potential moral and ethical issues surrounding this idea of systemized travel and ranking travelers and how (when used intentionally) it can create meaningful travel experiences. 
As someone who empowers people to get out, see the world, and spend quality time off the beaten track, we also have a bigger conversation around his unique perspectives on travel and what motivates him to continue exploring the world. Of course, there are plenty of destination recommendations (like the best place to be pleasantly surprised!) and insights into filling your life with travel.
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Why he continues to pursue his travel goals despite having traveled so extensively already

What makes NomadMania more than just a checklist and how systemic travel can help you explore in a new way

The ethics around NomadMadia and gamifying travel

The best regions to go for food, art, a breathtaking view, and more

An act of kindness that’s really stuck with him (that he hasn’t shared before)

3 places you should visit before they get too popular

The trip that changed Harry’s life

Something serious to consider when incorporating more travel into your life

His biggest regret as a traveler and the important wisdom he carries with him on his travels

And so much more

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Visiting Every County In The World…TWICE! With Gunnar Garfors

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Part One: The First Person to Travel to Every Country Without Flying (In a Single Journey) With Thor Pedersen

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The World’s Most Traveled Person on the Ethics of Gamifying Travel, Best Regions in the World, and Why To Keep Traveling With Harry Mitsidis of NomadMania

Have you ever encountered something while traveling that sparked a "crazy idea" or inspired you to make a change? 
For the past six months, Robbie, Ivo, Jasper, and Josh have created adventure videos in Kenya for their YouTube channel, and it quickly became apparent that the loss of tourism due to Covid-19 is hurting parks and conservancies throughout Africa. After interviewing rangers and uncovering the truth about reduced salaries and increased workload, the creators knew they had to act.
Learn how four young YouTubers decided to journey from Kenya to Cape Town in nothing but two tuk-tuks, all in the name of conservation. 
What is one thing you can do to create change within your community? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
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How the Tuk South crew came into existence

All about the latest project

What it was like growing up in Kenya

How much it costs to modify a tuk-tuk for a long-distance trip

When they're planning to embark on the journey

The impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on conservation in Africa

Lessons from the journey and hopes for the future

Why tuk-tuks?  

How to follow and support the Tuk South project

And so much more

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Discovering Meaningful Work Through Travel

A Beginner's Guide to Volunteering, A Free Global Volunteer Network And More

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

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Greatest Hits: Adventure and Conservation - A 6,000 km Tuk-Tuk Journey Through Africa

This is a human-powered adventure story not just because Daniel Troia traveled by bike…but because it was powered by the kindness of strangers.
Equipped with hidden camera glasses and a cardboard sign that said, "Ran out of food. Anything helps," Daniel spent seven months bicycling across the United States, listening to stories from the people who offered help. His travel documentary, “We Are All In This Together,” has garnered 15 awards at various film festivals and is being used to raise money for homeless shelters.
What did he learn from the experience? Find out today as Daniel recounts his adventure and the making of the film. 
You’ll hear why he felt uncomfortable nearly the entire trip, the unexpected people he met who changed his life, and the biggest lessons he learned about adversity, grief, togetherness, and humanity as a whole. You’ll get advice on long-distance biking, dealing with confrontations, and more.
What have your travels taught you about humanity? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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The intention behind his trip and how he balanced being present with documenting the experience

Why the experience made him so uncomfortable, and the surprising themes he noticed about people

What this taught him about avoiding things that make you uncomfortable

Advice for doing a long-distance trip (with or without money!)

The powerful, serendipitous moments that made the trip so incredible

The effects of living this kind of lifestyle for an extended period 

How the experience changed his behaviors, decision-making, and the way he interacts with others

Why he felt that he needed to do this and what it taught him about the political division in the country

What it was like putting together the documentary while still trying to process the experience

Tips for stealthy camping spots, dumpster diving, handling confrontation, and hitchhiking

And so much more

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Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield

900 Miles Biking (With No Clothes, Money, or Bike!)

Biking the World for Climate Change With Devi Lockwood

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

Have you ever wondered how you can lessen your environmental impact during your next adventure? 
Richard Hammond has devoted his life to helping others understand their environmental impact and how to make changes to live more sustainably.
As an expert on low-carbon travel, eco-holidays, and sustainable travel, he's here to share tips and strategies to become more environmentally friendly travelers without being overwhelmed. We cover practical strategies for lessening your carbon footprint, why travel helps us understand ourselves as global citizens, how to spot a company using greenwashing as a marketing strategy, and so much more. 
Which of Richard's tips will you apply to your next trip? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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The reason travel is a necessity to build a more sustainable future

Why you should work towards being carbon neutral when traveling 

Tips for becoming a "flexitarian" when traveling

Which forms of travel have the lowest carbon footprint

What is "greenwashing" and how to spot a truly sustainable company

Why becoming a green traveler is a state of mind

How to find the most efficient airlines

Simple packing tips to make your trip more environmentally friendly

The 3 Golden Rules to be more environmentally friendly on your next trip

How to seek new adventures as a green traveler

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

Biking The World For Climate Change w/ Devi Lockwood

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Top 10 World’s Weirdest Restaurants With La Carmina

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