5 Must See Destinations In 2023 with National Geographic Travel Senior Editor Amy Alipio (Plus Learn How To Successfully Pitch Nat Geo)

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Society & Culture, Business, Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel

4.6 • 866 Ratings

🗓️ 3 January 2023

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

What destinations are on your list of places to visit in 2023? Today I am joined by the senior editor for National Geographic Traveler, Amy Alipio, to talk about 5 of her favorite destinations from Nat Geo’s Best of the World 2023 List. With a career 20+ year career at National Geographic, Amy provides an insider perspective on how the publication upholds integrity and creates great stories as well as gives tips for how you can pitch your own story. If you are currently manifesting which destinations to visit next, you will not want to miss this episode. Amy shares her favorite destinations from the categories of family, adventure, culture, nature, and community, she also gives insight into how to tell a great story, the process National geographic uses to curate content, and so much more. Which of these destinations have you added to your bucket list? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: What motivated Amy to attend college abroad and what it taught her How Amy’s personal travel style differs from work trips Highlights from 20+ years as a travel writer What sparked Amy’s love for traveling The process National Geographic uses to curate great travel content How to create a unique story and find your voice as a writer Advice for creating a pitch that Nat Geo will actually read The responsibilities of modern travel journalism today and exciting e Where to go to get a meal cooked by natural Hotsprings The lesser-known but equally breathtaking alternative to Machu Pichu Which country you should visit with the whole family What destination do you need to visit if you love history The Canadian province that emphasizes and respects community Highlights from 10 years recording Zero to Travel And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card - Today's Sponsor Nat Geo’s Best of the World 2023 List Want More? World’s Cheapest Destinations Updated w/ Tim Leffel Up and Coming Destinations (And Digital Nomad Hotspot): Bulgaria with Mitko Destination Bonanza w/ Chris Christensen Thanks to Our Sponsors US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey there, it's Jason here with zero to travel.com.
0:03.2	Happy New Year, my friends.
0:05.2	And I thought, what better way to get the new year started right for a traveler like
0:10.7	yourself than to give you an incredible list of destinations to get you inspired to hit the road?
0:17.2	This one provided by none other than National Geographic.
0:20.7	They recently unveiled their annual Best of the World list, which includes 25 must-see destinations, broken down into five categories.
0:29.9	They've got family, adventure, culture, nature, and community, which is a new one.
0:34.6	And in this episode today, you'll hear from the senior editor for National Geographic Traveler,
0:39.7	Amy Olippio, who shares her five favorites, one from each category.
0:44.9	Along the way, you'll get some tasty travel tidbits about each destination.
0:50.2	Sure to get you fired up to hit the road.
0:52.8	And just to give you a little sneak peek here.
0:54.6	I always love to discover lesser known, but equally as breathtaking alternatives to those
1:01.2	ultra-famous and therefore ultra-crowded attractions.
1:05.2	Amy shares one of those today, as you'll hear in this clip.
1:08.4	Machu Picchu is kind of being loved to death.
1:11.3	And here's a place that has similar amazing things about it
1:15.9	and is much, much less visited.
1:19.0	I was so excited to learn about that spot
1:21.2	and discover more of these destinations
1:24.8	through this interview.
1:26.0	I'm sure you're going to dig it.
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