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Becoming an Expat with Asha | EP. 164
This week we interviewed Asha Farrah. She is an expat and legal resident in Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico. In this episode, she shares her experience in Mexico and how she started business to help aspiring expats. She created her company, Mexpat Dreamers, to empower aspiring expats to successfully build an intentional life in Mexico by focusing on the logistical considerations necessary to thrive. You can find more about Asha on Instagram and her website.
24 Hours in Chicago | EP. 163
Spend the day with Janelle in Chicago. Janelle has a long layover in the city and was not going to waste it in the airport. Find out what you could do SOLO with only 1 day in Chicago. Some of her favorite destinations/activities are linked below.
Mommy and Me in Cancun | EP. 162
This week Janelle and her mom, Cynthia, chat about a recent trip to Cancun, Mexico. If you want to travel with family or someone that wants an easy trip, Cancun is a great destination. We did a lot in 4 days and we were never disappointed by services, food, or activities.
Let's go to Maui | EP. 160
Welcome Back!! It's a new season after a long break. Listen to one of Janelle's favorite solo trips from last year on the island of Maui in Hawaii. Janelle stayed at *Tiki Beach Hostel*.
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The TEA on Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas | EP. 159
This week Joi breaks down her trip to Mexico City in Cabo San Lucas. Learn the best things to do and where the best food is.
Disneyland But as an Adult | EP. 152
Joi shares her 2 day itinerary to Disneyland and Disneyland California Adventure in Anaheim California. Learn how to plan your trip, what to bring, how to use the Disney app and plan your rides and the best food to have.
Black Spaces in Seattle | EP. 149
This summer Janelle has been doing an internship in Seattle and wanted to do an episode recapping some of the highlights of the city and what it’s like being a Black woman in the area. Janelle lists some of her favorite Black-owned eateries and attractions in the city and explains how she found out how to network and find other Black professionals in the area.
Vancouver, B.C. with Janelle | EP. 148
This week Janelle talks about her recent trip to Canada! Janelle spent her long weekend in Vancouver, British Colombia and talks about nightlife, restaurants, and day activities in the city. She definitely enjoyed her trip, listen to find out more.
Amigos de las Américas | EP. 117
This week we interviewed Sara Nathan, President & CEO of Amigos de las Americas, the 55-year-old nonprofit that organizes gap year and cultural immersion trips to South and Central America for teens/young adults, with a focus on cultural competency, global citizenship, climate change & conservation, and ethical community service. Listen to learn about their various programs and financial aid opportunities for students and recent graduates.
Afro Nation 2021 | EP. 112
This week Janelle talks about her trip to Las Vegas, NV for the Afro Nation festival. Listen to hear about Janelle’s weekend trip where she saw Rema, Wizkid, Davido and more preform. You can also find out more about her opinion of Vegas, different restaurants she tried, and whether or not she would go to the next festival.
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
Janelle in the Wild West | EP. 69
This week Janelle talks about living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Listen to find out more about here life in Oregon, some of her recent travel stories, and her favorite and least favorite things about the state. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
Coming to America: Josette’s Move from Trinidad to the US | EP. 28
In this weeks episode we interviewed Josette, a graduate student at Hampton University, who grew up and lived most of her life in Trinidad and attended St. George's University in Grenada. However, she is now studying in the US at Hampton University for a graduate program in Marine Science. She talks to us about different culture shocks she faced after several different moves and what it’s like being black in the Caribbean vs being black in America.
Your Guide to Travel in the USA | EP. 12
In this episode we get into some of our experiences with domestic travel and our favorite and least favorite cities in the United States. Other topics include exposing some popular cities in the US and general advice for traveling around the country.