Part One: The First Person to Travel to Every Country Without Flying (In a Single Journey) With Thor Pedersen

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Society & Culture, Business, Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel

4.6 • 866 Ratings

🗓️ 4 July 2023

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Is traveling to every country on your bucket list? Today I’m joined by Thorbjørn Pedersen, the first person to visit every country in the world in a single journey without flying! In this episode, Thor and I unpack some of the many lessons he learned on this audacious 10-year quest. He shares what kept him going despite the mental stress and traumatic experiences, how this adventure has changed him, and how he’s maintained a long-distance relationship through it all. Make sure to catch part two of this episode on Thursday! What is your ultimate travel goal? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (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: Thor’s take on what it means to travel the world without flying and the stipulations he set for himself Who Thor’s become through his 10 years of travel The reality of long-term travel and the mental challenges that caused him to almost give up How he balanced living in the moment with the need to reach his goals Thor’s ambition to take over the world as a child and how that led him to where he is now His thoughts on returning home and his plans for going back to “normal” How Thor navigated a long-distance relationship and marriage while traveling And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - US Bank, Lingoda Learn more about Thor’s journey Follow Thor on Instagram Want More? Visiting Every County In The World…TWICE! With Gunnar Garfors Only Person To Travel Overland To Every Country In The World w/ Graham Hughes The World Walk (Trilogy): Lessons From A 7 Year Walk Around The World w/ Tom Turcich Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by 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. This episode is also sponsored by Lingoda. Want to enhance your travel experience? Learn some of the local language! Get three free group classes until September 1 when you go to www.lingoda.com and use the promo code ‘TRAVEL.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	And it was a horrible, very, very dangerous situation with drunk armed men with their fingers
0:05.6	on the triggers that were very, very upset with me for a very long time.
0:10.8	That is one of the many incredible stories you'll hear in this special two-part episode
0:15.5	with Torbjern Pedersen, who is the first person ever to visit every country in the world in a single
0:23.3	journey without flying. That means he never went home and he never got on a plane. And he thought
0:29.3	it would take four years. It took 10. And at the time of recording this interview, he's still not
0:35.0	home. I actually talked to him when he was on his way home.
0:37.8	He's still waiting for a cargo ship. And you're going to hear all about his amazing adventures right now.
0:44.3	So buckle up, strap in. Thanks for being here. And welcome to the Zero to Travel Podcast, my friend.
1:01.4	You're listening to the Zero to Travel podcast where we explore exciting travel-based work, lifestyle and business opportunities,
1:04.2	helping you to achieve your wildest travel dreams.
1:09.1	And now your host, World Wanderer and Travel Junkieie Jason Moore.
1:14.9	Hey there, it's Jason with Zootravel.com.
1:16.2	Welcome to the show.
1:19.3	Thanks for hanging out, letting me bring a little travel into your ears today.
1:24.4	This is the show to help you travel the world on your terms to fill your life with as much travel as you desire, no matter what's your situation or experience.
1:28.3	Thank you so much for listening for being a part of this community.
1:31.5	And I am so excited to get you this episode.
1:33.8	I had to rush it out to you because I read about Torbjohn's journey in the local
1:39.3	paper here in Norway.
1:41.3	And looking at the byline, I realized it was written by my friend Gunnar Garfors,
1:45.2	who is a friend of the show, first person to travel every country in the world twice.
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