Travelosophy Archives - Zero to Travel https://zerototravel.com/category/travelosophy/ Start with anything. Go everywhere. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:40:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 All Things Travel With Sebastian Modak https://zerototravel.com/sebastian-modak/ Tue, 18 May 2021 10:02:37 +0000 https://zerototravel.com/?p=500077 Sebastian Modak is an award-winning freelance travel writer and multimedia journalist, a profession that has taken him all over the world. You might recognize him as the New York Times 52 Places Traveler from 2019 where he reported from a different destination each week for an entire year.  His work has also appeared in Condé […]

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Sebastian Modak is an award-winning freelance travel writer and multimedia journalist, a profession that has taken him all over the world.

You might recognize him as the New York Times 52 Places Traveler from 2019 where he reported from a different destination each week for an entire year. 

His work has also appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and AFAR, to name a few.

In this episode, Sebastian shares some incredible stories as well as helpful travel advice for newbies and nomads alike.

Tune in to discover:

  • How growing up in different cultures can shape your childhood 
  • Expert advice for battling loneliness on the road
  • Why walking a place when you first arrive is such a great habit
  • What it was like traveling the world for a year for the New York Times 
  • A powerful tip for using social media without letting it interfere with your travels
  • How to better connect with locals anywhere in the world
  • An unforgettable experience in Central Asia
  • Why the mindset you are traveling with is so critical and how your inner world changes your outer experiences
  • How music enhances your travel
  • And much more!

If you love to travel (and I know you do) you don’t want to miss this episode!

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]]> Reflections On One Year Of Travel https://zerototravel.com/reflections-one-year-travel/ Wed, 29 May 2019 05:12:37 +0000 https://zerototravel.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=3214 Today Kim and Scott Goyette stop by to share their story about what it was like to be on the road for a year (with their 12-year-old daughter!). Let's go!

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What does it take to block out a year to go travel the world?

How would it turn out for you?

Kim and Scott Goyette stop by to share their story about what it was like to be on the road for a year (with their 12-year-old daughter!).

They are at the tail end of their trip and will give you all kinds of valuable information:

  • How to get geared up for taking a year off
  • What it’s like to travel with your child
  • How you can manage financially
  • The family dynamic at the end of a year-long trip
  • How to create flexibility to take your show on the road
  • One of the most dramatic perspective shifts you can have
  • How you can turn a huge negative into something good
  • And so much more

Tune in to hear what it takes to get a year away.

Resources:

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]]> Listener Questions 6: Pre-Trip Fears, Selling Your Car and Keeping Travel Awesome https://zerototravel.com/listener-questions-6/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:30:27 +0000 https://zerototravel.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=3162 Tune in for Listener Questions 6. Learn about pre-trip fears, selling your car and keeping travel awesome. Plus how to tackle the travel treadmill problem.

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What happens when some of your worst travel fears or anxieties come true?

Should you sell your car before you travel long term?

Get ready for listener questions 6!

You are going to hear how to tackle the travel treadmill problem, plus you’ll hear some thoughts around indefinite travel.

I love to help you in the future (or now) when you are planning a trip, and maybe you have the exact same questions.

Please let me know what is on your mind and maybe you can cherry-pick some of my perspectives and ideas for your current situation.

Resources:

Be sure to check out the archives for more Zero To Travel Podcasts!

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]]> 5 Ways To Be Content With Your Resolutions https://zerototravel.com/content-resolutions/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:30:03 +0000 https://zerototravel.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=3094 Tune in to get 5 strategies to deal with those new year’s resolution anxieties. If you find yourself struggling with your goals, turn to these tips for help..

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At this point, you are probably settled into the new year…

How are your travel goals going?

How are your life goals coming along?

Today you are going to get 5 strategies that you can use to help manage that internal anxiety that comes along with new goals and a new year.

Let’s make the process of accomplishing your goals enjoyable and fun!

Tune In To Learn:

  • How to feel comfortable with what you are doing
  • Why you should be gentle with yourself
  • What can allow you to be free and enjoy your decisions
  • How to find contentment and balance when things feel like they are taking too long
  • Ways to create fewer expectations (and detach yourself from the outcome)
  • Plus one bonus strategy

Resources:

Looking for more Z2T Podcasts? Check out the archives now!

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]]> 3 Superpowers To Help You Travel More https://zerototravel.com/superpowers-travel-more/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:30:12 +0000 https://zerototravel.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=3049 Jason goes over 3 "fulness" superpowers that can help you travel more and feel good about it. Get empowered and live life to the fullest. Where will you go?

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What superpowers do you have?

What can allow you to travel more or do anything you want in life?

Tune in today for this special short episode; just a friendly reminder about the travel superpowers you already possess.

You’ll hear about 3 “fulness” superpowers that can help you travel more in 2019 (or any year) and feel good about it.

Get empowered and live life to the fullest!

Resources:

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]]> Is Technology Ruining Your Travel Experience? With Seth Kugel https://zerototravel.com/seth-kugel/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:10:49 +0000 https://zerototravel.com/?post_type=podcasts&p=3045 Author and travel journalist Seth Kugel stops by to let you know how to make the most out of modern technologies without letting them ruin your travels.

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What kind of travel tools are in your arsenal?

How can you use these tools to enhance your travel experience?

My guest today, author and travel journalist Seth Kugel can help.

For six years he roamed the planet for the New York Times as the “Frugal Traveler” offering tips on how to tackle some of the world’s greatest destinations on a budget.

His new book, Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious, aims to “reignite humanity’s age-old sense of adventure that has virtually been vanquished by the spontaneity-obliterating likes of Google Maps, TripAdvisor, and Starwood points.”

You’ll hear how to make the most out of modern technologies without letting them ruin your travel experience, all about Seth’s time traveling to 50 countries as a NYT travel writer and much more.

Tune In Now To Learn:

  • Travel tip about driving on the other side of the road
  • The greatest element of travel
  • How to make a trip more fulfilling and fun
  • Ways to get inspired to go to a certain place or meet people
  • Trick to find a review site that resonates with you
  • How to find an amazing list of hidden things in any city
  • Ways technology can help you meet locals
  • Resources used to research places you want to visit
  • Tips on how to meet locals and have authentic experiences

Resources:

Please head over to the archives for more Zero To Travel podcasts!

* Tortuga references contain affiliate links – if you decide to purchase anything through those links I’ll receive a small commission at no extra charge and you’ll be supporting my work. Thanks!

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]]> Everything Is An Adventure And Big Questions With Cal Fussman https://zerototravel.com/cal-fussman/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 10:30:00 +0000 http://717e0bbdeed342319b7fa14adb8c1199 Cal Fussman stops by to share how travel can have a huge impact on your life. He traveled the world as a nomad for a decade and has many tales of adventure.

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How can travel play into the things you do later in life?

Get ready to be inspired as Cal Fussman stops by to share how travel can have a huge impact on your life!

Cal is an award-winning journalist, a NY Times Bestselling author, AND a legendary interviewer.

As a writer at large for Esquire Magazine’s “What I’ve Learned” column, he has shared life lessons from his conversations with notable actors, athletes, musicians, tv personalities, world leaders, and any other category of human you can possibly think of…

On his podcast, Big Questions with Cal Fussman, he uncovers the heart, head, and soul of his guests in thoughtful, deep, and entertaining conversations.

Today you’ll hear about his decade as a nomad traveling the world (and how that impacted his work and life), how to make authentic connections with others, and so much more.

Tune In To Learn:

  • How to go from dinner table to dinner table around the world
  • Ways you can find places tourists don’t go
  • How to appear like a local everywhere you go
  • One thing that can make you more aware (and open up an energy channel)
  • Advice around asking questions to take you to a different place
  • How to keep waking up with fresh eyes
  • The greatest gift that travel can give you
  • How you can look through the lens of opportunity
  • The true measure of success

Resources:

Featured image courtesy of @calfussman

Please head over to the archives for more Zero To Travel Podcasts!

* Tortuga references contain affiliate links – if you decide to purchase anything through those links I’ll receive a small commission at no extra charge and you’ll be supporting my work. Thanks!

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]]> Listener Questions 5 https://zerototravel.com/listener-questions-5/ Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:30:00 +0000 http://fb051c52b23340e88220b4de3eee993f Tune in for Listener Questions 5. Get great advice on traveling or living abroad, dealing with pets for long term travel, and creating location independence.

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What happens if you are traveling or living abroad and you are not having a good time?

If you have a beloved pet, can you still travel long term or full time?

What if you want to go location independent, but you don’t think your experience can allow you to create a business that you can run from anywhere?

What should you do? Tune in to Listener Questions 5 to find out!

You’ll hear different perspectives, advice, and ideas that might apply to a different situation for you, so please stick around…

And if you are digging Listener Questions, hit me up at jason@zerototravel.com and you might just get your question answered on a future episode.

I’d love to help you travel the world on your terms.

Resources:

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* Amazon references contain affiliate links – if you decide to purchase anything through those links I’ll receive a small commission at no extra charge and you’ll be supporting my work. Thanks!

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]]> How Anyone Can Write A Book + Post-Career Nomad Life with Azul Terronez https://zerototravel.com/nomad-life-azul-terronez/ Tue, 29 May 2018 10:30:00 +0000 http://4414457809f5497c83fdf606f851296b Today you are going to hear all about these topics and of course long term travel. And for the last episode of location independence month, you are going to hear what it is like to leave a long career and enter into the digital nomad lifestyle (after being settled for a while).

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Have you ever had the desire to write a book?

How can you merge the wisdom you acquire during your travels with the present moment?

Today you are going to hear all about these topics and of course long term travel. And for the last episode of location independence month, you are going to hear what it is like to leave a long career and enter into the digital nomad lifestyle (after being settled for a while).

And who better to learn from than Azul Terronez! He is a book coach who helps new and experienced authors alike find a vision for their book. You’ll hear a breakdown of the entire process and learn about the actionable steps to make it a reality; you might be shocked to discover it is not as hard as you think…

Azul is also a digital nomad who has been living around for quite some time. Check out his work at Coach Azul.

Tune In To Learn:

  • The biggest myth around book writing
  • Simple exercise to get clarity (to figure out what you want to write about)
  • Best way to create a habit of writing
  • Ways to be freer as an author
  • Where to find your editor (you’ll need someone)
  • How to take the pressure off creating your first book
  • What is the 2 suitcase challenge
  • How to re-invent yourself
  • And so much more!

Resources:

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* Tortuga or Amazon references contain affiliate links – if you decide to purchase anything through those links I’ll receive a small commission at no extra charge and you’ll be supporting my work. Thanks!

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]]> Unplugged America https://zerototravel.com/unplugged-america/ Tue, 08 May 2018 21:35:17 +0000 http://0716f141313fece5b4806cde34a9ef1d Please welcome back my friend, Caz Makepeace from one of the most popular family travel websites around, ytravel. Caz and her family are currently on a road trip called "America Unplugged," and it is all about discovering the REAL America. They just started their journey in March and are headed to all 50 states in 3 years- Awesome!

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Do smartphones enhance the travel experience or do they ruin the travel experience?

Tune in to get unplugged in today’s show.

Please welcome back my friend, Caz Makepeace from one of the most popular family travel websites around, ytravel. They also have plenty of awesome resources for all travelers even if you don’t have a family.

Caz and her family are currently on a road trip called “America Unplugged,” and it is all about discovering the REAL America. They just started their journey in March and are headed to all 50 states in 3 years- Awesome!

Will you help them travel like locals and discover what really makes America beautiful?

Tune in now to see how you can help.

You’ll Learn:

  • How liberating it was without a smartphone (in travel and life)
  • The benefits of technology and the new sharing economy
  • Ways to enjoy the spontaneous joys of travel
  • Cool ways for you (or your children) to be creative
  • How kids can learn while traveling (think homeschooling)
  • A wonderful way to start your day
  • How to hear your inner voice
  • Tips to have the best American road trip
  • And so much more!

Resources:

Featured image courtesy of ytravelblog

Be sure to check out the archives for more Zero To Travel Podcasts!

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