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Zero To Travel Podcast

Part Two: 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

4.6866 Ratings

🗓️ 6 July 2023

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

I’m excited to bring you part two of my conversation with Thorbjørn Pedersen, the first person ever to visit every country in the world in a single journey without flying. At the time of this recording, Thor was just beginning his trek home on a container ship. Can you imagine not being home for an entire decade? In this episode, Thor and I continue our conversation around the good, the bad, and the ugly of his epic 10-year quest around the globe. He shares about the chance encounters that profoundly impacted his journey, the importance of leaving a positive impression wherever you go, and he gets brutally honest about the challenges he’ll face once he returns home. This episode will help you to have a true sense of the realities of taking on such a huge project and inspire you to push towards your goals, whatever they may be. What was your biggest takeaway from Thor’s journey? 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: What will be the most difficult thing to let go of from the lifestyle Thor’s been living The woman who had the most impact on his journey and other serendipitous incidents he experienced along the way What his travels taught him about perseverance  The mentality of being a guest in every country you visit and other travel tips How Thor afforded to live on the road for 10 years and his financial situation returning home The fear of missing out and how this journey has changed his relationship with time How Thor’s spending the last days of his trip and his mission with the Danish Red Cross 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, Facebook, and Twitter Donate to the Danish Red Cross Want More? The First Person to Travel to Every Country Without Flying (In a Single Journey) With Thor Pedersen: Part One Lessons from Quitting a Job and Selling Everything to Motorcycle Around the World with Mike Barr The First Woman To Walk Around The World with Polly Letofsky Thanks to Our Sponsors This episode is also 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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Whatever impression you leave on people, it's going to be the only impression they have on people from your country.

0:06.3

You're an ambassador of your own country.

0:08.6

So be kind, be humble, and remember you're a guest wherever you go.

0:18.3

You're listening to the Zero to Travel Podcast where we explore exciting travel-based work,

0:23.4

lifestyle, and business opportunities, helping you to achieve your wildest travel dreams.

0:28.6

And now your host, World Wanderer and Travel Junkie, Jason Moore.

0:35.9

Hey there, it's Jason with Zero to Travel.com.

0:38.9

Welcome to the show, my friend.

0:40.4

Thanks for hanging out, letting me bring a little travel into your ears today.

0:44.0

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 your situation or experience.

0:52.0

Really excited to bring you part two of my conversation with

0:56.0

Thorbjorn Pettersen. He is the first person ever to visit every country in the world in a

1:03.6

single journey without the use of flights. No flying. If you missed part one, which came out a couple

1:10.5

days ago, you're going to want which came out a couple days ago,

1:11.1

you're going to want to give that a listen before you dive in to this one.

1:14.7

And we get to hear more about his journey.

1:16.6

Of course, some of the stories.

1:19.6

We continue the good, bad, and the ugly of an epic quest like this,

1:23.1

which took him 10 years to complete, totally insane.

1:26.5

And, of course, some of his best travel advice he shares

1:29.0

and how he feels about going home,

1:32.7

his work with the Danish Red Cross,

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