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Zero To Travel Podcast

A 2,190+ Mile Mother-Son Adventure: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail after a Decade of Nomadic Family Travel with Jessica and Largo Sueiro

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel, Business, Society & Culture

4.5828 Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2025

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Summary

What is it like to hike over 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail… with your teenage kid? Jessica and Largo are part of the adventurous WorldTowning family, who’ve been living a full-time travel lifestyle for over a decade. From sailing across the Atlantic to road-tripping Europe in an RV, they’ve redefined “home” and “school” many times over. Jessica and her son Largo share their experience tackling one of the USA’s most iconic long-distance hikes: the Appalachian Trail. We talk about what led them there, what they expected, and how it all unfolded over nearly 2,200 miles of trail from Georgia to Maine. This conversation isn’t just about hiking but navigating challenges, family dynamics, and transitions. You’ll hear how Jessica and Largo balanced remote work and school on the trail, how it deepened their relationship, and why this adventure changed how they view their home country after a decade abroad. From logistical headaches and emotional breakthroughs to unexpected trail magic, this episode shows that you don’t need ideal conditions to pull off a bold adventure. If you had six months to disconnect from your normal life and reconnect with nature, how would you spend it? Who would you take?  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: Why they decided to hike the Appalachian Trail with limited experience Largo’s experience growing up nomadic and how it’s shaped his mindset going into a challenge like this What it took to balance school, work, and 2,000+ miles on foot How thru-hiking impacted Jessica’s health, mindset, and work habits How Largo ended up hiking solo and what that was like for him What surprised them most about returning to the U.S. after 10 years abroad How the trail community and “trail magic” kept them going What changed in their relationship after six months in a tent together Advice to parents on adventuring with teens and letting them lead And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit their website Following WorldTowning on Instagram Watch on YouTube Listen to their podcast, The WHY Matters Want More? 10 Years on the Road, Self-Care for Long-Term Travelers, Excitement and Challenges of Different Travel Modes, and Creating Your Own “Dream Day” with Will and Jessica Sueiro World Towning: 5 Years Of Full-Time Travel Worldschooling 101, Leveraging FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), and Family Travel Advice with Maxwell Lee 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. Booking.com - Book your next stay and find exactly what you’re looking for on booking.com. Moon Travel Guides - Use code ‘ZERO’ for 20% off your order.

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Douglas, the national anthem and the famous lemon stick, where Orioles and

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Ravens and even Flamingos live year-round. Our alleys are filled with art. Our buildings hold

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