The one thing that unites all the best interpersonal experiences that I've had goes back to what we were talking about earlier, about putting away whatever semblance of authority that I have or preconceived notions or what I think I know about a place and just going into it with like this with an

openness and an eagerness to learn and a curiosity about the world.

That was a clip from my interview today with Sebastian Modak. We had a wonderful conversation.

He was the 2019 52 places traveler for the New York Times. So he was reporting from 52 places around the world

during that whole year. And you're going to hear plenty of awesome travel stories and highlights

from that adventure. Also, we talk about his experience growing up as a third culture kid and

how different cultures can shape your childhood and how you carry that with you in your life.

Some advice for battling loneliness on the road.

Why walking a place when you first arrive is such a great habit to develop a powerful tip for

using social media without letting it interfere with your travels, how to better connect

with locals, why your mindsets, your

travel mindset is so critical on how your inner world changes your outer world experiences.

We talk about how music enhances travel with some fun examples. And of course, you'll hear

about some new destinations, I'm sure, along the way. Just so much packed into today's interview.

You are absolutely going to love it.

And we'll also be giving a shout out to somebody in the Zer to Travel Listening community.

An update on my battle with nature.

Okay, that's a little dramatic, but you'll hear what that's all about in this show.

And so much more, it's all happening dramatic, but you'll hear what that's all about in this show. And so much more.

It's all happening right now.

So buckle up, strap in.

Thanks for being here.

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