Zero To Travel Podcast

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September 13, 2022The World Walk (Trilogy): Lessons From A 7 Year Walk Around The World w/ Tom Turcich
What does it feel like to reach the end of an era?
Well, you’re about to find out.
Today’s extra special episode is 6 years in the making and marks the end of Tom Turcich’s (and his dog Savannah’s) epic journey of 7 years walking across 6 continents.
In this 3-part trilogy, you will hear from Tom at the ages of 26, 30, and 33 as he shares the unique experiences and challenges that could only come from years of traveling the world by foot.
As the 10th person (and first dog ever) to successfully walk around the world, Tom has a multitude of stories and insights that are bound to blow your mind, so you are not going to want to miss this episode. We talk about the pursuit and fulfillment of dreams, facing hardship, making sacrifices, testing limits, finding humanness, stamina, mindfulness, and so much more.
What are your biggest takeaways from this epic travel trilogy? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
Part 1 (05:35) - The Beginning - August 2016, 15 months into the walk
Why it is important to seize the day and honor the importance of travel
The best way to forget the rules and adapt
How to simplify long-term travel
Tips for coping with gradual shifts in climate and culture
Tactics for navigating strangers and strange encounters
How much it costs per day to walk around the world
The best way to tap into sources of motivation
Part 2 (1:00:40) - The Middle - June 2019, 4 years into the walk
What it was like to start walking again after illness
The most effective way to move internationally
How to find water, food, and a place to sleep no matter where you are
All about the 45-day police escort through Algeria
How to acquire “wealth” through walking and camping
How to get your dog overseas (and into hotels)
Part 3 (1:59:30) - The End - August 2022, 7 years into the walk
What it feels like to be done with a 7 year walk around the world
How the Covid-19 Pandemic changed the way Tom traveled
What made Tom start to imagine life after the walk
Why the most difficult part of the walk was unexpected
How the walk has changed Tom’s life and relationships
The untapped importance of leaning into humanness
The best part about being back with friends and family
What's next for Tom Turchich
Resources:
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Check out The World Walk website
Join Tom Turcich’s Patreon Community
Follow Tom on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
Learn more about Tom's Journey
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The World Walk with Tom Turcich
The World Walk (4 Years In) With Tom Turcich
The First Woman To Walk Around The World with Polly Letofsky

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3 hr 22 min
September 06, 2022How To Earn Passive Income From Your Passions w/ Graham Cochrane
Ok, I know the title of this episode has some clickbaity vibes, but when someone who has built a 7 figure business based on their passion wants to come by and share actionable advice on how you can do it too, who am I to say no?
Today I am joined by author and entrepreneur, Graham Cochrane, to dive into the theme of his latest book How to Get Paid for What You Know.
If you want to work less and have more time for what you love, then you cannot miss this episode. Graham shares his extensive knowledge from building and scaling multiple businesses and will tell you exactly how to build a sustainable business, why working in an area you’re passionate about is necessary for long-term success, tools for overcoming fear-based decision-making, and so much more.
What is something you intuitively know and enjoy doing? Could you turn it into a sustainable location-independent business? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
Why growing up as an “army brat” sparked Graham’s love for travel
The reason having no Plan-B lead to entrepreneurship
How to encourage curiosity and passion in your kids at an early age
Why defining success beyond test scores and money is key to living a fulfilling life
Important myths and truths surrounding passive income
What made Graham transition to building a personal brand
How to understand when to let go and find balance as an entrepreneur
Why meaningful content is of paramount importance to building a successful business
The importance of building a business you don’t want to quit
How to avoid being a “dabbler” and build a sustainable business
The number 1 way to validate your business idea
Why you should be using YouTube as a content tool
How to avoid and overcome fear-based thinking as a business owner
Graham’s model to successfully generate passive income
The biggest mistake new entrepreneurs make when scaling a business
Which books Graham recommends to focus your mindset
And so much more
Resources:
Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
Learn more about Graham Cochrane
Check out Recording Revolution
Order a copy of Graham’s book How to Get Paid for What You Know
Sign up for Graham’s Free Workshop
Graham’s book recommendations: The Go-Giver & The 4-Hour Work Week
Want More?
How To Hustle Your Way To Location Independence And World Travel
Potpourri Prat (Lifestyle Business, Experimenting and Travel Fears) with Matt Giovanisci
How To Design Your Life And Create A Location Independent Business

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1 hr 16 min
August 30, 2022Morocco Travel: Beyond Marrakech w/ Lucas Peters
Have you ever dreamt of traveling to Morocco and having a unique experience outside of popular tourist spots?
Today I am joined by Lucas Peters, author of the Moon Travel Guide to Morocco, to get an insider scoop on exactly where to go to find the untapped wonder of Morocco.
You will not want to miss this very special destination episode all about traveling through Morocco. Not only does Lucas share tips for mindfully planning and executing your trip, he also gives insight into his life as an ex-pat living in Paris.
What absolutely tortures you when you travel? I'd love to hear more and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
[Note: This is an episode from the archives that we felt needed to be heard again!]
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Tune In To Learn:
How Lucas transitioned from living in the U.S. to Morocco
Top tips for settling into a new routine in a foreign country
Why it can take years to fully understand a new culture
The best destinations to visit in Morocco beyond Marrakech
How to plan your flights and start off on the best foot
Expert advice on planning a trip to Morocco, including when to go
The perfect 2-week itinerary for a trip to Morocco
How to achieve an experience beyond an average tourist
What it is like to raise a 3rd culture kid
What elements will open a new window to culture
The best ways to adapt to living in a different culture
And so much more.
Resources:
Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
Learn more about Lucas Peters
Check out Lucas' collection of travel guides
Get more information about Imlil and Toubkal National Park
Want More?
Top 10 Places We’re Dying To Go Back To (And Why)
Hitting The Reset Button On Life Through Travel
Travel In The Middle East with Genevieve Hathaway

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1 hr 21 min
August 23, 2022Safari 101: How To Plan A World-Class African Safari (Without Going Broke)
Have you ever dreamt of experiencing a one-of-a-kind African Safari adventure?
Today I am joined by my friend Scott Brills, a long-time nomad and co-founder of Pamoja Safaris, to discuss all the details surrounding how to plan an African Safari.
Whether you’ve been on a Safari before or only dreamt of it, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Scott provides insider advice on what to expect when booking a Safari, when and where to go, and the key elements of having a great Safari experience. He also shares some of his most transformative travel experiences and the evolution of his life digital nomad since 2002.
What element of a Safari is the most important to you? I'd love to hear what you think and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
The steps Scott took to turn his side hustle into a full-time business
Why traveling as a young person is a gateway to living a life of travel
How Scott managed to build his life around travel
Why traveling to China as a teen had a major impact on Scott’s picky eating habits
What it was like to be a digital nomad in the early 2000s
The importance of finding a community that gets you
Tips for embracing a lifestyle that deviates from the norm
How to overcome roadblocks when leading a travel-oriented life
The magical moment that Scott met his business partner Josh
Why it's important to seize the moment when you find your calling
The best destinations in Africa to have one-of-a-kind wildlife and cultural experiences
Top ingredients to creating an epic African Safari experience
How to find and book a fairly priced, authentic, and trustworthy African Safari
And so much more
Resources:
Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
Learn more about Pamoja Safaris
Check out Scott Brills’ website
Follow Scott on Facebook and Twitter
Want More?
Discovering Meaningful Work Through Travel
Adventure and Conservation: A 6000 km Tuk Tuk Journey Through Africa
Finding Meaning Through Travel w/ Dr. Christopher Daniels

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1 hr 34 min
August 16, 2022How To Find Balance and Be Productive Working Remotely w/ Liam Martin from Running Remote
If you could work wherever and whenever you wanted to, would you seize the opportunity?
Today I am joined by Liam Martin, the co-founder of Running Remote, a company, conference, and upcoming book all about helping optimize their remote work experience. With over 20 years of experience as a remote worker and manager, Liam sheds light on how to be successful at remote work.
Whether you work remotely, manage a remote team, or dream of becoming location independent, you will not want to miss this episode. Liam shares strategies for finding the perfect living situation abroad, how to find success and structure working outside of an office, the future of location independence, and so much more.
What were your biggest takeaways from my discussion with Liam? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
Why having kids can change your priorities as an entrepreneur
How to teach your kids about travel from an early age
The number one strategy for finding long-term housing in a new country
Why the need to feel productive can sometimes disconnect you from being present
Strategies that will help you “buy back” your time and prevent decision-making burnout
How to achieve balance when working from home
Ways to avoid “cross-contaminating” your work and personal life
The type of mindset required for building a successful business
Top tips for managing employee experience as a remote employer
Why travel will make you better at your job
The top 3 places to live as a remote worker
What Liam does to select speakers for his yearly remote conference
Where to find more tactics and strategies to be successful at working remotely
The difference between being Location Independent vs Digital Nomad
Why and how the great resignation will shift the great migration
Resources
Check out the Running Remote community
Get your copy of the Running Remote Book
Follow Liam on Twitter @liamremote
Subscribe to Running Remote on YouTube
Want More?
Optimizing For Freedom with Nat Eliason
How To Hustle Your Way To Location Independence And World Travel
10 Killer Productivity Tools To Help You Rock Your Digital Nomad Life

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2 hr 5 min
August 09, 2022Surviving On A Desert Island + Transformative Travel w/ Tom Williams from Desert Island Survival
Have you ever wondered if you have the skills to survive on a desert island?
On today’s show, I am joined by Tom Williams, owner of Desert Island Survival, to get the scoop on exactly what it takes to be self-reliant in a desolate location.
Whether you’re a business owner or an avid adventurer you will not want to miss this episode. Tom shares how went from being an international wealth manager to coordinating desert island survival adventures, the top lessons he’s learned from running a survival business, how to find the perfect deserted island, why travel is transformative and so much more.
What travel experiences have changed your life? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
This episode is also brought to you by Better Help, visit their website today to get 10% off your first month of services.
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Tune In To Learn:
Why a trip to Honduras at 20 years old, transformed the trajectory of Tom's life
What makes desert island survival more than just learning the skills
How Tom went from being an international wealth manager to teaching survival skills
What it's like to win a race walking to the North Pole
The non-negotiables of a desert island survival experience
How to turn your biggest passion into a successful business
Why the experience of survival is important for everybody
The biggest elements of a transformative travel experience
How to find “the goldilocks zone” for the perfect desert island
Tom’s absolute favorite travel destinations and experiences
Top takeaways and lessons from running a business and being a parent
Why it’s important to follow your dreams for the journey instead of the destination
And so much more
Resources:
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Better Help - Today's Sponsor
Learn more about Desert Island Survival
Tom’s book recommendations: Humankind, Sapiens, At Home, 438 Days
Want More?
3 years Alone On Foot: An Interview With Sarah Marquis
Finding Your Island Paradise: An Interview With Alex Sheshunoff
How To Hike The PCT (Pacific Crest Trail)

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1 hr 19 min
August 02, 2022How To Run A Profitable Local Business From Anywhere In The World w/ Neel Parekh
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to run and scale a local business while traveling full-time?
Today I am joined by the host of The Remote Local Podcast and owner of MaidThis, Neel Parekh, to talk about his experience quitting his corporate job and building a successful location-dependent business while traveling full time.
If you have ever considered full-time travel, you aren’t going to want to miss this episode. Neel shares the secret to how he quit his job and traveled to 35 countries over the course of 5 years all while growing and scaling his business.
Have you ever come up with creative ways to fund your travel missions? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
Why learning survival skills can and will help you in any situation
How growing up as a first-generation immigrant shaped Neel’s perspective on business
Lessons and takeaways from paying to get kidnapped
Why travel will help change your perspective in unexpected ways
Lessons learned from growing a location-dependent visit while traveling
Why you can grow your business and prioritize lifestyle
Pros and cons of starting a local business while traveling
Why getting started is more important than picking the right industry
What types of local businesses are most conducive to location independence
How franchises work on both ends of the deal
Neel’s most memorable travel experience
And so much more
Resources:
Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
Listen to The Remote Local podcast
Follow MaidThis on Twitter
Learn more about Desert Island Survival
Connect with Neel on his website
Find out more about the Maid This Franchises
Want More?
Potpourri Prat (Lifestyle Business, Experimenting and Travel Fears) with Matt Giovanisci
How To Combine Your Passions Into A Business When You’re A Multipotentialite
Going Where Your Heart Wants To Be + How To Create & Sell A Physical Product w/ Paolo Dobrowolny

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1 hr 15 min
July 26, 2022Living Your Best Life Abroad, Finding A Cultural Personality Match and Moving To France with Allison Grant Lounes from Franceformation
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different country?
Today I am joined by relocation expert, Allison Grant, to talk about how you can yourself up for success when moving abroad.
If you have ever considered living abroad full-time you do not want to miss this episode. Allison uncovers what questions to ask yourself when considering a new location, how to integrate yourself into a new local culture, what it's like to transition to normalcy in a new country, and so much more.
If you could relocate to anywhere in the world, where would it be? I'd love to hear more and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
When did Allison first fall in love with all things French
Why your personality traits and values can help determine where to move
How Allison’s perspective on the U.S. has changed since moving to France
Finding the new normalcy when living abroad
Why it's important to keep the gratitude flowing no matter where you are
Ways you can get a Visa to live internationally
How to integrate into a new local culture and make connections in a new country
Why getting a degree abroad is a great way to find your place
The #1 easiest way to get a French Visa
How to live your best life abroad
The best places to live in France
What American goodies does Allison bring back to France after a trip to the states
Why Allison started Your Franceformation
And so much more
Resources:
Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
Check out Your Franceformation
Buy a copy of Foolproof French Visas: Complete 2022 Edition
Listen to the Franceformation Podcast
Want More?
Ex-Patting In Latin America With Lily Ann Fouts
How to Buy Internationa Real Estate 101 w/Jon Sterling
7 Best Places To Live Abroad w/ Tim Leffel

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1 hr 21 min
July 19, 2022Top 6 Reasons To Love Traveling In The USA
What destination could you visit over and over again?
This week I am joined by a very special guest, my lovely wife Anne Dorthe, to chat about our most recent family trip to the U.S.
If you have ever wondered what people from other countries enjoy about visiting the U.S. you will not want to miss this episode. As a native of Norway, Anne Dorthe shares her unique perspective on traveling to America and gives us her top 6 favorite things about visiting (some of these are sure to surprise you).
What places do you love to travel to and why? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
Why it's important to talk about travel budget when planning a trip with your partner
What amenity the U.S. has that is hard to find in other places
Which elements of landscape and nature make the U.S. unique
Why the kindness of strangers is apparent in this country
Our kids' favorite part of our recent trip
Anne Dorthe’s favorite type of store to visit in America
What makes small towns so fun to visit
The number 1 reason we love traveling in the US
And so much more
Resources:
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US Bank Visa Platinum Card - Today's Sponsor
Check out some Classic US Road Trips
Learn more about the National Park Service
Want More?
Walking Across America
Unplugged America
Visiting Every National Park In One Year w/ Conor Knighton

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40 min
July 12, 2022Lessons From Running Every Street In Glasgow, Scotland w/ Michael Shanks
Have you ever wondered what type of adventure is waiting in your own backyard?
This week I am joined by Michael Shanks, who put that question to the test when he went on an epic quest to run every one of Glasgow’s 6110 Streets.
If you have ever yearned to explore your city in a new way, you don’t want to miss this episode. We talk about what inspired Michael to start his journey, the surprising things he learned about Glasglow along the way, and why anybody can accomplish big goals.
What is your favorite way to explore your home city or town? I'd love to about it and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
How Michael transitioned from writing speeches for politicians to teaching highschool
The importance of building media literacy in a digital age
What made Michael decide to run every street in Glasgow
Why Michael didn’t listen to music on his runs
How long this quest took and what kept Michael motivated
Surprising lessons learned about Glasgow along the way
The next big running quest on Michael’s radar
What it was like to get so much media coverage
Why the focus of this journey centered around exploration and fun
How Michael stayed organized and committed to his goal
Takeaways from my recent trip to the U.S.
And so much more
Resources:
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Learn more about Michael’s Journey
Map your journey with City Strides
Learn more about Rickey Gates and his run through every single street in San Francisco
Want More?
900 Miles Biking (With No Clothes, Money or Bike!)
The World Walk (4 Years In) With Tom Turcich
The Meaning of Life With Biciclown

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1 hr 2 min

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