Zero To Travel Podcast

• Co-living 101: How to Build Community While Traveling + the Future of Remote Work with Fabio and Juls

  Is co-living the secret sauce to building community and staying inspired on the road?  Fabio and Juls are the co-founders of Casa Basilico, a pop-up foodie co-living experience designed for digital nomads who crave meaningful connection, delicious food, and a vibrant sense of community. As full-time travelers and friends-turned-business-partners, they’ve hosted over 200 nomads around the world, using shared meals and creative adventures to turn strangers into family.  We dive deep into the world of co-living: what it means, why it’s catching on, and how food, friendship, and shared experiences can lead to some of the most powerful travel experiences.  If you've ever wondered what it's like to stay in a co-living space or dreamed about building your own travel-inspired community, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look. Juls and Fabio share honest, hilarious, and heartwarming stories from the road, including why cooking together is their not-so-secret weapon for connection, what happens when your car breaks down on the way to a surprise helicopter ride, and how they create spaces that feel like home, even when you’re far from it. You'll walk away with a better understanding of how co-living can deepen your travel experience, along with practical tips if you're considering trying it yourself.  What do you think makes a place feel like home when you're traveling? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.  Premium Passport:  Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now!  Tune In To Learn:  Why co-living is more than just shared housing for digital nomads  How Juls and Fabio stumbled into the co-living scene and ended up launching Casa Basilico  What sets co-living apart from hostels and Airbnbs  How long-term stays create deeper connections (and why short-term may not cut it) Advice to find a co-living space that fits your vibe, goals, and lifestyle  Why Fabio’s pasta dinners became the foundation for building community  What it’s like to run a surprise weekend adventure (including a busted car and a helicopter)  Why choosing lesser-known destinations creates richer experiences (+ destination recs)  The future of co-living and why pop-ups and hybrid models might be the next big thing  And so much more  Resources:  Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport  Sign up for our FREE newsletter  Check out Casa Basilico  Follow on Instagram  Want More?  What Does “Home” Mean For Nomads w/ Diego Bejarano Gerke  Top 11 Digital Nomad and Remote Work Visas for Relocating (2025 Edition) + Where to Consider Relocating (And Why) with Tim Marting from Citizen Remote  How to Be a Digital Nomad With Kayla Ihrig  Thanks To Our Sponsors  Visit Baltimore - Start planning your visit to Charm City today!  Harvest Hosts - Use code TRAVEL20 for 20% off your Harvest Hosts membership.

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• Classical Music in the Wild: 10 Years Connecting People and Nature Through Music and Travel with Hunter Noack

  What happens when you take a grand piano into the wild and let nature lead the performance?  Hunter Noack is a classically trained pianist and the founder of IN A LANDSCAPE, a one-of-a-kind outdoor concert series that brings a 9-foot Steinway grand piano into the great outdoors. Instead of setting up traditional speakers at every show, audience members are given wireless headphones, allowing them to wander freely through the landscape while listening.  Since its launch, the project has reached over 75,000 people through more than 300 concerts in some of the country’s most awe-inspiring settings. By combining music, nature, and community, Hunter is redefining what a classical concert can be - and who it’s for.  Hunter shares the origin story of IN A LANDSCAPE, how it’s evolved over a decade, and how art can shape the way we connect with nature, place, and each other.  If you’ve ever dreamed of merging your creative passions with travel or building something that feels meaningful, this episode will hit home. You’ll learn about the challenges (and magic) of taking a concert piano off the grid and how he balances artistic integrity with logistics, grants, and the realities of funding a big idea. You'll also hear how nature shapes his music, his relationships with local communities, and his broader view of what it means to be human today.  There’s insight here for anyone creating something unconventional, trying to reconnect with nature, or simply curious about how a piano ends up in the middle of the desert.  If you were to reimagine something in your life, whether that’s travel, work, or relationships, what would it be? What would that look like? I'd love to hear more about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.  Premium Passport:  Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now!  Tune In To Learn:  Why he left the traditional concert hall behind to perform in deserts, forests, and county parks  How a single grant launched an idea and insight on using grants to fund creative, unconventional work  How nature influences the way he plays, from wind gusts to bug cameos  What it takes to haul a 1,200-pound Steinway up a mountain (and why it’s worth it)  The story behind one surreal concert on tribal land that left everyone speechless  What performing across the American West has revealed about the country’s beauty, complexity, and common ground  Why artistic projects need real critique (not just applause) to evolve  Hunter’s favorite overlooked spots in the American West you should visit  And so much more  Resources:  Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport  Sign up for our FREE newsletter  Learn more about IN A LANDSCAPE  Watch Hunter’s TEDx  Follow Hunter on Instagram  Want More?  Following Inspiration Towards A Life Of Travel with Mark and Steffi (The World’s Only Chapman Stick Duo)  Passion Mashin´: Combining Travel With Your Other Interests, Embracing Limitations, Lessons From 13 Years of Travel With Adrian “Ady” Parzentny  How to Travel Using Artist Residencies (Even if You’re Not an “Artist”) + a Creative Approach to Life With Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz  Thanks To Our Sponsors  Visit Baltimore - Start planning your visit to Charm City today!  Harvest Hosts - Use code TRAVEL20 for 20% off your Harvest Hosts membership.  No Fixed Address - Listen to No Fixed Address, a travel podcast that’s your backstage pass to the world's hidden gems.

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• Shred America: 950 Miles from Chicago to NYC by Skateboard with Mike Kosciesza

  Would you skateboard nearly 1,000 miles across the U.S. with no real plan, just to see what would happen?  Mike Kosciesza did just that with three friends and a dream to make a documentary out of it. Back in 2008, these four 20-year-olds set off from Chicago with their skateboards pointed toward New York City. A decade later, that wild ride became Shred America, a raw, DIY travel film packed with lessons they never saw coming.  We’re digging into Mike’s adventure, the long road to making Shred America, and what it takes to turn a crazy idea into something real, especially when you don’t feel fully prepared.   Mike’s story is a reminder that you don’t always need a perfect plan to start something meaningful. You’ll hear about what it takes to follow through on a wild vision, the lessons that come with looking back on your younger self, and why doing something imperfectly can lead to your most unforgettable adventures. We also get into the unexpected challenges of documenting a trip like this, what it’s like to finish a film a decade after shooting it, and why a little rebellion can take you a long way.  Would you ever go on a trip without much planning, just to see where it leads? Or have you done something similar before? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.  *This is a previously released episode from the archives! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, offering valuable insight whenever you listen.  Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now!  Tune In To Learn:  Why Mike and his friends decided to skate from Chicago to NYC in the first place  How picking a departure date changed everything  What went wrong with their original film plan, and how they adapted  How the team pushed through injuries, burnout, and zero navigation skills  Why a random guy in a bathroom helped save their trip  What it’s like editing a film of your 20-year-old self, ten years later  Advice to anyone dreaming up a bold idea but unsure how to start  How filming organically added authenticity (and chaos) to the journey  Why they turned down film festivals and opted for DIY distribution  How rebellion and risk-taking shaped their travel and creative paths  And so much more  Resources:  Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport  Sign up for our FREE newsletter  Watch Shred America  Want More?  900 Miles Biking (With No Clothes, Money or Bike!)  Cross Country Canoeing: 7,500 Miles Into the Soul of America + an Unconventional Life of Travel With Neal Moore  Walking the World with Alexander Campbell and Tom Turcich  Thanks To Our Sponsors  Visit Baltimore - Start planning your visit to Charm City today!  Harvest Hosts - Use code TRAVEL20 for 20% off your Harvest Hosts membership.  No Fixed Address - Listen to No Fixed Address, a travel podcast that’s your backstage pass to the world's hidden gems.

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• Brilliant Baltimore: Top 7 Hidden Gems (Why You Need to Visit This City) with Brian Oliver

  What makes Baltimore, Maryland, one of the best US cities to visit?  Brian Oliver is the founder of BMore See More, a nonprofit organization empowering minority male students in Baltimore City to become local and global leaders through education, mentorship, and travel. A seasoned traveler who’s visited over 60 countries, Brian always finds himself returning to Baltimore and has become a voice for reframing how people see his home city by highlighting the stories, neighborhoods, and experiences that show its full heart and charm.   In this episode, Brian shares his list of seven hidden gems in Baltimore and gives us a local’s perspective on what makes the city so magnetic.   If Baltimore isn’t already on your travel radar, this conversation may change that. Brian gives us a tour of the city’s most vibrant spots, from the best place to watch fireworks to where you can get lost in local food culture. He talks about how neighborhoods shape identity, why steamed crabs are more than a meal, and how seeing the world has deepened his love for home. You’ll leave this episode with a fresh sense of what makes a city truly worth exploring and how travel can spark both global and local change.  What’s one city that surprised you in the best possible way, and what made it so memorable? I’d love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.  Premium Passport:  Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now!  Tune In To Learn:  How a childhood of road trips sparked his lifelong love of travel  What makes Baltimore’s people so memorable to visitors  Why the neighborhoods are the heart of the city, and how to explore them  Advice to get the most out of your first crab feast (and why it’s more than just a meal)  Why Camden Yards changed the game for stadiums across the U.S.  The local museum that tells 400 years of African American history in Maryland  How to use the water taxi like a local and why everything is better from the water  Where to find authentic food, murals, music, and community in Charm City  How travel inspired Brian to launch BMore See More for youth empowerment  And so much more  Resources:  Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport  Sign up for our FREE newsletter  Plan your trip to Baltimore  Visit Brian’s website  Learn about BMore See More  Follow Brian on Instagram  Want More?  Only in Wisconsin  5 Reasons To Visit The Florida Keys  9 Best United States Museums and Advice for Fostering Your Creativity with Bob Eckstein  Thanks To Our Sponsors  Unbound Merino - Use code ‘TRAVEL10’ to get 10% off your Unbound Merino order.  Visit Baltimore - Start planning your visit to Charm City today!  Harvest Hosts - Use code TRAVEL20 for 20% off your Harvest Hosts membership.  No Fixed Address - Listen to No Fixed Address, a travel podcast that’s your backstage pass to the world's hidden gems.

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• Hiking the West Highland Way in Scotland with Lynne Nieman

  What adventures have you been dreaming up but haven't done yet? Lynne Nieman is the founder of Wander Your Way, a podcast and website dedicated to helping you explore off-the-beaten-path destinations throughout Europe. As a professional travel planner, Lynne combines her passion for Europe and off-the-beaten-path exploration with her expertise in creating personalized travel experiences. In this episode, Lynne shares her experience hiking the West Highland Way in Scotland - what the trail is like, how to prepare for it, and why this iconic hike is well worth adding to your travel list. She walks us through the mental and physical challenges of solo hiking, the beauty of trail life, and how she handled the unexpected. We talk about the deeper lessons that emerged from letting go of perfection to embracing a slower, more personal pace. You'll also hear about Lynne's plans for making a living with travel, how a trip to Europe changed both of our lives, and more. What is in your travel box? What does the experience look like? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message. *This is a previously released episode from the archives! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, offering valuable insight whenever you listen. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Why giving yourself permission is half the battle to pursuing your passions and creating your future What made Lynne fall in love with Europe and what makes walking one of the best travel experiences Logistics for hiking the West Highland Way, including when to go, how to prepare, and costs Why it's important to tailor the hike to your needs How this experience reshaped her relationship with travel and self-trust Her favorite stories from the trail How creating a "box" for your trip can be a fun and rewarding way to design your travels And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Find Lynne on her website Listen to Wander Your Way Follow Lynne on Facebook, Instagram Walker Ways West Highland Way website Want More? You're Coming Hitchhiking Around Scotland With Me Hitchhiking Stories From Scotland Ireland: Travel, Music, and History w/ Garvan Rushe Thanks To Our Sponsors: Unbound Merino - Use code ‘TRAVEL10’ to get 10% off your Unbound Merino order. Visit Baltimore - Start planning your visit to Charm City today! Harvest Hosts - Use code TRAVEL20 for 20% off your Harvest Hosts membership. No Fixed Address - Listen to No Fixed Address, a travel podcast that’s your backstage pass to the world's hidden gems.

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