Jason Moore from the Zero To Travel Podcast on Life, Travel, and Living Abroad

Jason Moore from the Zero To Travel Podcast on Life, Travel, and Living Abroad

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin September 3, 2024 Duration: 1:10:51

Jason Moore, the Creator and Host of Zero to Travel, joins us from his studio in Norway to have a candid chat about how his nomadic lifestyle led to entrepreneurship and leaving the U.S. to live in Europe full-time.

He shares eye-opening lessons from his transition to a location independent lifestyle, his decade-long journey in podcasting, and starting a family abroad.

What are the challenges of assimilating into a new culture? How does your identity change when you move abroad? How is Norwegian culture different from American culture?

Tune in to hear Jason's insights and advice on an international lifestyle and adapting to different cultures.

 

Special Offers:

 

Why Kristin has STOPPED wearing Merino Wool Clothing:

(Disclaimer: the information contained in these articles may be disturbing.)

 

Topics Discussed in this Interview:

  • How Jason discovered a life of travel.
  • Advice on building your life and career around travel.
  • Lessons from Jason's 10-year journey in podcasting.
  • Skills from analog marketing that translate to digital/content marketing.
  • How to know if a job is not going to work for you long-term.
  • The dramatic story of how Jason met his wife in Brazil.
  • Navigating dating and relationships as a digital nomad ( + Kristin's new mystery man!)
  • Becoming a dad abroad and leaving American life behind.
  • Challenges of moving abroad and becoming a Norwegian resident.
  • The culture and lifestyle of Norway.
  • How your identity changes when you move abroad.
  • The different phases of the nomadic lifestyle.

 

Questions Answered:

  • What were your interests before becoming a traveler?
  • How did you save enough money to travel long-term?
  • How did you find a job that required travel? 
  • When and why did you switch from domestic road tripping to international travel?
  • What were your first impressions of Norwegian culture?
  • What is your friend circle like in Norway?
  • How do you balance travel, business, and family life in Norway?
  • What are your favorite places in Norway?
  • and more!

 

Episode Resources: 

 

Related Podcasts:

 

Related Videos:

 

Places to Visit in Norway:

  • Fjærland - Bøyum Camping
  • Trolltunga (Troll's tongue)
  • Preikestolen

 

Connect with Guest, Jason Moore:

 

Connect with Kristin and Support the Show:

*   Become a Patron

*   Buy a Coffee

*   Follow on Instagram

*   Join the Facebook Group

*   Leave a 5-Star Review

*   Subscribe on YouTube

 

See the show notes pages at https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/ for more.


There's a certain rhythm to building a life that isn't tied to a single address, and that's the beat Traveling with Kristin moves to. Hosted by Kristin Wilson, a veteran digital nomad who has been navigating the world as an entrepreneur for years, this podcast feels like a series of candid conversations with a friend who's already figured out a lot of the logistics so you don't have to. Each episode digs into the practicalities and the personal shifts that come with choosing a borderless existence. You'll hear honest discussions about the financial realities of retiring abroad, the unexpected challenges of working from a new time zone every few months, and the cultural nuances that you only learn by being there. It's not just about destination highlights; it's about the mindset and the mechanics of designing a sustainable international lifestyle. Kristin brings a grounded perspective, stripping away the glossy social media filter to talk about what global living actually requires-from visas and banking to building community and maintaining relationships on the road. If you're contemplating a permanent move overseas or simply want to weave more extended travel into your remote work, this podcast serves as an essential, deeply relatable guide. Tune in for a mix of solo reflections, interviews with others who've made the leap, and actionable advice that makes the world feel a little more accessible and your dreams a lot more possible.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Traveling with Kristin
Podcast Episodes
Why Expats Leave Mexico with Author Michael Dash [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:49
As you know, Mexico is a hotspot for expats and digital nomads, but they don't often last long here… Why, you ask? Join Kristin for a candid conversation with author and personal development coach, Michael Dash, about th…
Pilot-Turned Poker Player on Starting a New Life in Mexico [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:46
Kristin speaks with Teemu Alanen, a Finnish pilot turned poker player who moved from Europe to Mexico and changed his life. Hear why he made the life-changing leap to digital nomadism, his tips for thriving as an expat i…
Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:43
Kristin shares the highs and lows from her experience traveling to Tulum this month, including some harrowing stories about police corruption and hospital scams. Is Tulum a tropical heaven or "hell", as one famous travel…
Female Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Make Money Online [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:26
Five female entrepreneurs from the US, Canada, Nigeria, UK, and Germany sit down with Kristin to share how they went from regular 9-5 day jobs to working for themselves making $10k+ months (all without any prior online b…
Top 10 Best Places To Retire Abroad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:20
Where are the best places to retire or live in the world? Kristin analyzes International Living's 2024 Retirement Index and gives details on the cost of living in each country, residency requirements, safety, healthcare,…
Travel to Costa Rica with Kristin! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:52
Have you ever wanted to visit Costa Rica? If so, now you can travel there with Kristin as your host! Kristin will be leading her first-ever group trip to Costa Rica from August 9-12, 2024. You will get to hang out with K…