Transition to Travel: West Africa + Canoeing the River Gambia with Will Hunt

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel, Business, Society & Culture

4.5 • 828 Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2024

⏱️ 80 minutes

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What would it take for you to leave everything behind and pursue a life of adventure? Will Hunt is a former accountant who traded his comfortable life in London for the challenge of canoeing the entire length of the River Gambia while documenting his adventures on YouTube. This special Transition to Travel episode captures Will’s journey from preparation to post-expedition reflections as I interview him both before and after his trip. Hear how Will Hunt turned his dream of an extreme expedition into reality despite having no prior canoeing experience and the emotional and physical transformation that comes with taking a leap into the unknown. From the unexpected challenges of navigating the River Gambia to the cultural lessons he absorbed, this conversation highlights personal growth, resilience, and the power of adventure. Will’s story is a great reminder that you don’t need to know everything before you get started. If you've ever considered leaving stability behind for something bigger—or simply want to hear a story of courage and exploration—this episode will inspire you to take that first step. PLUS, we have part three of our road trip planning series, where you’ll hear ideas to help you craft an unforgettable itinerary. Are you preparing for a transition to travel? 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 he chose a 470 km river expedition with no canoeing experience over “just traveling” The emotional impact of leaving behind friends, family, and a steady career The eye-opening insights he learned from Gambian culture How he organized the expedition and the logistical challenges of starting and overcoming unexpected obstacles (hippos?!) How documenting his travels pushed him outside his comfort zone and deepened his experience Insights into balancing relationships while pursuing a life of travel Reflections on personal growth through extreme adventure and how it shifted his mindset His recent bikepacking adventures, future travel plans, and how he’s turning his passion into a YouTube career And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Follow Will on YouTube Follow on Instagram Want More? Transition to Travel with Maxwell Lee Transition to Travel: Radical Life Change for World Travel With Jordan & Tyler Transition to Travel: Single Mom + 3 Kids Move to Mexico (Jenita’s Story) Thanks To Our Sponsors Defender - Explore the full lineup at landroverusa.com Fruition - Use code TRAVEL20 for 20% off your first three months and visualize your full financial picture

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1:03.7	that your worst case scenario is what you're currently doing then then there's absolutely no
1:09.8	problem with going traveling, is there?
1:11.2	Because if it all goes wrong, then you're just back to back to the point of when you left.
1:15.9	There's, there's no issue.
1:17.2	That is today's guest, Will Hunt. And I want to give you a little background into how he
1:22.9	ended up on the show. He's actually a listener here of the podcast. He sent me an email,
1:27.4	caught my attention,
1:28.5	where at one point he said, quote, I have handed in my notice at work, and in six weeks,
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