{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Experiences","title":"Avoiding Buses and Buffet Lines: Reinventing Travel with Zach Smith of Anywhere.com","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9a65de4d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2215,"description":"Welcome to the Experiences Podcast!Mark Sandeno sits down with longtime friend and fellow adventurer Zach Smith, founder of Anywhere.com — a global travel platform that’s redefining how we explore the world.\nIn this episode, we go deep on:\n🌍 The origin story: How Zach went from body surfing and hammocks to building one of the most thoughtful travel companies in the world🔁 From chance meeting to startup launch: The unlikely business plan that began with a dusty office in Costa Rica🤝 Why co-created travel matters: Personalized trips, informed travelers, and meaningful connections with local cultures💡 The Anywhere model: Tech-enabled, human-powered itineraries that deliver immersive, regret-free experiences⚖️ Mass travel vs. mindful travel: How convenience and cost miss what great travel is really about🌱 What’s next: New geographies in development (Greece, Morocco, Italy, Mexico) and how Anywhere continues to scale with integrity\n“If price and convenience are all that matter, we should all be eating at McDonald’s.” – Zach Smith\nWhether you’re a traveler looking for deeper experiences or an entrepreneur building something that matters, this conversation will challenge your thinking on what modern travel should be.\n🌐 Learn MoreVisit: https://anywhere.comFollow Anywhere on Instagram and TrustpilotTry planning your own trip: anywhere.com\nSponsored by ExperiencesApp.comAre you a retailer looking to offer bookable in-person experiences?Forget clunky third-party booking tools. ExperiencesApp.com lets you sell appointments, classes, and events natively through your Shopify store.\n→ Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.\n🎧  Listen & SubscribeApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon MusicLeave us a review if this episode inspired you!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6aBkBN4g3U9tvXCB9ivvTr_-GSmSmOZyXEKx-hFRqUw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIyNDIvMTU2NDYw/NzkxNy1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}