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Camp Cleveland with Taye | EP. 93
Taye Uhuru is a world traveler of 70 countries and counting that hosts several educational tours around Africa, Asia, Europe, and Brazil. Listen to this episode to learn about some of his educational tours, recent travel experiences, and upcoming tours this year. Find more of his trips on his website (https://www.afroset.net/category/educational-tours).
Family Trips with Shayla McGhee | EP. 92
Shayla McGhee is an author, educator, and owner of Sable Inspired Books, LLC. In her free time, she loves to travel around the world with her husband, 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twins. When her oldest daughter, Payton, turned four years old, Shayla took her on a girl’s trip to Belgium, France, and Holland. The amount of knowledge Payton soaked up in the short span of time they were there only inspired Shayla to travel with her small children even more. Listen to learn more about their travel experiences. Also, be sure to check out some of their travel books here and more of their family travel stories on instagram.
Traveling with Guy | EP.91
Guy is a content creator, global traveler, travel hacker, travel blogger and podcast host. He’s traveled to about 20 countries and has lots of interesting advice about travel that he shares on all of his platforms. Be sure to listen to learn more about his move from New York to California, some of his most recent trips, and travel hacking advice. Follow Guy on instagram to follow his podcast and travel stories.
Around the World with Ewane | EP. 90
Ewane “E” Masango is a worldwide traveler that uses his instagram as a platform to share his travel stories. Listen to hear some funny travel stories and learn more about his travels through Asia, Colombia, Africa, and Europe. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin.
Traveling Tuesdays with Abena | EP. 89
This week we interviewed Abena, content creator and frequent solo and budget traveler that has traveled all over the world and uses her instagram and Tiktok as a platform to share her travel stories. Listen to learn more about the 6 years she spent in Ghana, 1 year she lived in France, other travel experiences in Egypt, and more about content creating as a traveler.
Alaska and the Arctic | EP. 88
Michaela is a young Black woman, born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. After she graduated college, she lived and worked 660 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Norway. Since then she has become an author and recently wrote a travel memoir titled, Welp: Climate Change and Arctic Identities. This book gives a realistic and beautiful picture of travel in the Arctic—from visiting reindeer herders to hiking mountains to nearly getting in a fight at a Norwegian music festival. Listen to learn more about Michaela's travel stories in the Arctic and life in Alaska.
Tiffanie in Paris | EP. 87
Tiffanie Davis is an entrepreneur, content creator, and helps others tackle their move abroad. Listen to hear more about Tiffanie’s business, life, and move to Paris. Learn more about Tiffanie through all of her platforms here. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
100 Countries and Counting with C. Nichole | EP. 86
C. Nichole is a businesswoman, author, singer-songwriter, non-profit founder, and world traveler. The 29-year-old has 50 states, 96 countries, and all seven continents under her belt and 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. Listen as she talks about her study abroad experience in Ghana and London, her travels during a global pandemic, and her goal of reaching 100 countries before she turns 30.
Miami Spring Break | EP. 85
Janelle talks about her 2021 spring break trip. Listen as she talks about planning, what her trip was like, and how she felt about Miami. Let us know where you went for spring break in the comments. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
Solo Travel Stories with Nessa: Brazil, Holland, Mexico, and More… | EP. 84
This week we interviewed Nessa, travel and clothing business owner and full time employee. At only 25 she has traveled to over 30 countries and lived in a few different countries as well. Listen to find out more about her life as a solo traveler, life in so many different countries, tips for other travelers, and her travel business, @wearebeyondoasis.
Let’s Move to Spain: Exported Chocolate the Podcast | EP. 83
This week we interviewed Zahra and Taciana, two friends who decided to live abroad together and now co-host the podcast, Exported Chocolate, which is an amazing platform where they share all the tea on their experiences overseas, tips on getting a job abroad, and the travel stories of others that have been abroad. Listen to learn more about how they started their podcast and how they have adjusted to life in Spain. Also, be sure to follow their journey on IG exported_chocolates.
Journeys with Kris | EP. 82
This week we interviewed Kris, a travel blogger and content creator that uses her platform to share travel tips and stories around the world. Listen to find out why she started her platform, some of her favorite trips, and her experiences as a solo traveler. Be sure to follow more of Kris’s story on her instagram @journeyswithkris and on her shared page @travelingcocoagirls.
Mariah’s Travel Guide | EP. 81
This week we interviewed Mariah Harris, a travel blogger that has been all over the world. Mariah talks about her most recent trips to Dubai and Maldives, her biggest travel mistake, and gives tips for those looking to travel more. Be sure to follow Mariah’s travel story on her Instagram (@mariahstravelguide_)and Youtube (Mariahssoapbox).
The Traveling Child: How to Work Full-Time in Blogging and Travel the World with Family | EP. 80
In this week's episode, Joi interviews Monet Hambrick, a full-time working woman, wife and mama of two. Monet is the writer behind this family travel blog, The Traveling Child. In addition, she is a contributor for The Points Guy and Essence.com. Monet talks about how she started her blog and travel brand + how she's been able to collaborate with amazing brands to travel for free as well as make a full-time living from travel blogging. Lastly, Monet gives tips on traveling with family when it comes to keeping things affordable and packing light.
What’s Eva Up To? | EP. 79
This week we interviewed Eva, who shares her travel story from both before and after COVID. Be sure to listen to some of her favorite travel experiences and follow her on instagram (@evaoliva_travels) to see her future plans. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
Jetsetta on a Budget | EP. 78
This week we interviewed Honorine, who talks about her experiences as a budget traveler. Be sure to listen to some of her favorite travel experiences and follow her on instagram (@jetsetta2.0) to see her future plans. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
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
@BlackGirlTravelSlay | EP. 76
This week we interviewed Alise Graves, founder of @BlackGirlTravelSlay. Listen to find out about her first 2021 travel story to Haiti, how she started @blackgirltravel slay and some of their upcoming trips, and advice for those looking to travel during a global pandemic. Be sure to check out their upcoming trips here.
The City of Brotherly Love | EP. 75
This week Joi details the best food, fashion and fun activities to do during a trip to Philadelphia, PA! Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
Brittany and Black Women Travels | EP. 74
This week we interviewed Brittany, a certified personal trainer and founder of Brittany Noelle Fitness and Black Women Travels. She's committed to teaching people how to fit fitness into their lifestyles while also inspiring Women of Color to travel and explore. Find out more about Brittany's travel blog on instagram @blackwomentravels or on the website linktr.ee/Blackwomentravels. You can also follow her personal page (b_noellefitness) to learn more about her as a fitness coach.