Y We Travel Podcast: To Meet The Neighbours (Bonus Episode!)

Y We Travel Podcast: To Meet The Neighbours (Bonus Episode!)

Author: Jason Moore June 25, 2026 Duration: 40:55
This week, I'm sharing a bonus episode from a brand new podcast called Y We Travel, co-hosted by my friend Eric Weiner, who has joined me on the show a few times over the years. Eric is a New York Times bestselling author and former foreign correspondent, and his co-host Erica Vella is an award-winning podcaster and former broadcast journalist.  There's no shortage of travel advice out there — who can save us a buck, what to do, when's the best time to go, where to go. But one fundamental question often gets left behind: why?  Born from an award-winning magazine series of the same name, Y We Travel explores the deeper motivations behind our journeys. The show unpacks the emotions, discoveries, and purpose that give travel its meaning.  In this episode, Eric and Erica discuss the origins of the series and their own motivations for travelling. Eric interviews author and Y We Travel essayist Pico Iyer, trading travel anecdotes from Japan to California to North Korea and discussing themes from Pico's piece in The Walrus magazine, which argued that we should travel to meet our neighbours. Erica continues the conversation with a selection of Toronto Pearson passengers, asking: "Why are you travelling today?"  Resources:  Sign up for the Zero to Travel FREE newsletter  Listen to Y We Travel on Apple, Spotify  Read the companion essays at ywetravelmag.ca  Contact Y We Travel: hello@ywetravelmag.ca  Learn more about Pico Iyer  Want More?:  The Geography of Bliss With Eric Weiner  How To Live a Long and Useful Life (The Wisdom of Ben Franklin) With Eric Weiner  Rick Steves On the Hippie Trail (The Making of a Travel Writer) with Special Guest Host Eric Weiner  Thanks To Our Sponsors:  Become a Fora Advisor today at foratravel.com/zerototravel  Check out Morning Brew Daily for business news that's actually fun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Moore hosts the Zero To Travel Podcast, a long-running conversation that goes far beyond simple destination guides. It’s a deep dive into the intersection of travel, life, and work, exploring how movement shapes our understanding of society, culture, and business. Each episode feels like a candid talk with a fascinating friend, whether that’s a seasoned nomad, an entrepreneur building a location-independent life, or an expert sharing unconventional wisdom. You’ll hear tangible strategies for making travel a sustainable part of your reality, no matter your budget or starting point. The show has earned its reputation, recognized by major publications and downloaded millions of times, precisely because it focuses on the transformative mindset shifts as much as the practical logistics. Tuning in, you get the sense that this podcast is really about designing freedom. The stories and advice collectively build a toolkit for seeing the world-and your place in it-differently, encouraging you to move from dreaming to doing on your own terms.
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