Pelumi and The Black Explorer | EP. 150

This week we interviewed Pelumi who is a frequent traveler that has visited 70+ countries and hopes to inspire others to explore more and have culturally immersive experiences. She is also the co-founder of The Black Explorer, a media brand that amplifies the voice of black travelers worldwide, and the founder of Comfy Trav. Fun fact, earlier this year she spent three months exploring 10 African countries solo. Follow her on socials to see what she’s been up to in the travel world.

Journeys with Jadira | EP. 145

This week we interviewed Jadira who is a full time social worker and world traveler. She has traveled to many countries including places like Benin, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Rwanda, and so much more. Listen to learn more about how she balances work and travel and hear more about some of her favorite trips throughout Africa. Find Jadira on Instagram to follow more of her travel story.

Casey Moved to Kenya | EP. 137

Casey talks all about living as a female entrepreneur across varies countries in Africa. Most recently, she has been living in Kenya and talks about her experience there and different trips she has taken to Ghana, South Africa, and more. Listen to learn more about how she balances travel and her career. Learn more about Casey on instagram and her website. You can also check out her business here.

Melanin Travels Magic | EP. 135

This week we interviewed Christina, founder of Melanin Travels Magic a company that that books group trips for black people all over the world.  Christina has lived and traveled to over 40 countries and shares her travel experience with us in this interview. Be sure to follow her travel story on Instagram and find out more about Melanin Travels Magic on the website and on social media.

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Learn about Lindy (Zambia, Nigeria, and South Africa) | EP. 116

This week we interviewed Lindy who is currently in Zambia. Lindy has done a lot of domestic and international travel and shares some of her favorite and least favorite experiences traveling around Africa. Learn more about Lindy and her travels on instagram @miss_kazna.

100 Countries and Counting with C. Nichole Pt. 2 | EP. 97

This week we’d like to welcome back C. Nichole for another interview. Last we heard from her we learned a bit about herself and her travel story. If you missed her last episode she is a businesswoman, author, singer-songwriter, non-profit founder, and world traveler, C.Nichole. The 29-year-old with 50 states, 96 countries, and all seven continents under her belt stated that her travels fueled Pan African Think Tank. PATT is a non-profit on a mission of bridging the gap between Africa and the African Diaspora through Pan African forums that assist with research as a means to collectively advocate.

Around the World with Grace | EP. 77

This week we interviewed Grace, who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, spent most of her childhood in Belgium, and is now living in the United States as a working professional. Listen to Grace’s travel stories, how she feels about living in the US compared to Europe and Africa, and how she’s been running a business and traveling through a global pandemic. Find out more about Grace through her business page @byfazila

Gaetan Goes West (DRC to USA) | EP. 67

This week we interviewed Gaetan. Gaetan was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but moved to the US for university. Listen as Gaetan talks about his initial culture shock in the US, his life as an international student, funny travel stories, and some of his favorite things about the Congo. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Stanford to Study Abroad (South Africa, Bosnia, and Herzegovina) | EP. 64

This week we interviewed Malia. Malia is a 20-something travel creative based in California. When she’s not binge watching Love Island or working with students in Higher Education, she’s off exploring the world! During her time at Stanford University, Malia spent time living abroad in Cape Town, South Africa and Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Frustrated with the lack of critical conversations in the travel social media space, Malia founded @alikaadventure with a focus on mindful travel - applying the social justice themes of equity, access, and accurate histories to our travel behaviors. Listen to Malia talk about her study abroad adventures, @alikaadventure, and future travel plans in this episode.

Study Abroad and STEM in South Africa with Sheevah | EP. 44

In this weeks episode we interviewed Sheevah, a graduate from Virginia State University. While in school she spent a summer interning in South Africa focusing on biomedical research. Listen as she talks about how she got an all expense paid trip to live in South Africa and got paid to do this.

Lovely Adventures of Lydia: Living in Cameroon | EP. 27

In this week’s episode we interview Lydia who studied and lived in Cameroon. Lydia is a junior that attends Hampton University and is a Strategic Communications Major and Liberal Studies minor. She studied abroad with the School of International Training's program for Cultural Development and Social Change in Cameroon, which is also her country of origin.

Check out Lydia’s travel blog:

https://thelovelyadventuresoflydia.travel.blog/

Tajine and Travel: Nahlah’s 1-Month Morocco Experience in Rabat | EP. 24

Today we are interviewing Nahlah who is a graduating senior at Howard University. She studies political science with a minor in playwriting and did a study abroad program in Morocco. Learn how she chose where to study abroad, and how she traveled around Africa and Europe while taking classes. We discuss her experience being a black American in Morocco and how Moroccan culture affected her experience studying abroad. She also touches on some of her best and worst times while living abroad.

Africa is NOT a Country: Kiyanna's experience being a Black American in Ghana | EP. 16

Today we are kicking off our interviews around the world series where we talk to young black women who have experienced unique travel lifestyles abroad. This first interview is with Kiyanna Thomas. She is a graduating senior that also attends Hampton University. She is a Biology pre-med major and over the summer she did a study abroad program in Ghana. We discuss how she chose her study abroad program, her experience being a black American in Ghana, culture shock and her most memorable times abroad. Lastly, she gives advice on anyone wanting to live in Ghana short term and dispels misconceptions about going to Africa.