Pandemic Trip Planning | EP. 108

 This week we wanted to do an episode on how to plan a trip during a global pandemic. Most of the steps are the exact same for when you normally plan a trip, but there are a few extra things you need to be considerate of especially since COVID has become such a relevant factor of trip planning. Refer to EP. 15 | How to plan a trip to anywhere in the world, to see how we were planning trips before the pandemic.

A Summer in French Polynesia | EP. 105

This week Janelle talks about her 2021 summer. She did a 10-week internship that allowed her to travel to Los Angeles and Catalina Island in California and Tahiti and Moorea in French Polynesia. Listen to learn more about her adventures in each place.

Learning the local language QUICK! | EP. 103 #M&MThrowBack

In this episode, we want to get into language barriers and challenges when traveling. Not being fluent in a language shouldn’t discourage you from traveling to a new place, so we want to share how we deal with language barriers. Other topics include tips on key phrases to know when traveling, best apps to use when learning a new language, and classroom vs immersion learning. #M&MThrowBack

Traveling for FREE.99 | EP. 102 #M&MThrowBack

How do we travel so much? How are we not broke? Today we get into travel finesse as university students. In this episode learn more about discounted travel, free travel, available resources, tips and experiences. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

The Only Packing Guide You’ll Ever Need | EP. 101 #M&MThrowBack

Need help packing? In this episode, we talk about our packing experiences and give advice on how to pack for both short and long trips (anywhere from 2 days to 4 months), based on our struggles. This episode was recorded before the COIVD 19 pandemic.

Don't Book a Trip Before You Use These Travel Tools, Apps and Websites | EP. 100 #M&MThrowBack

It's a #MelaninandMilesThrowback! Today we get into our favorite travel newsletters, apps, websites, and companies. Learn more about these travel tools and our upcoming group travel destination in this episode. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

This episode was previously recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Deb and Jonah’s Global Adventures | EP. 98

To inspire families to travel with their children, bestselling co-authors, and mother and son team Deborah Haile and Jonah Seyum co-wrote the series, Jonah's Global Footprints with the books: The Search for Elephants in Thailand and Finding My Amigo in Cuba with more to come. This duo launched these books to share Jonah’s experiences, and to encourage other children to seek their own adventures. Listen to hear some of their travel stories, how they’ve started writing this travel based book series, and how they started their company Tiny Global Footprints.

Moving to Bali with Ndamu | EP. 95

Ndamu (Kario) is a global traveler and content creator that has traveled all over the world and uses her instagram as a platform to share her travel stories. Listen to hear more about her travel filled life. Ndamu shares everything from being born in South Africa, raised in the UK, recent travel to Greece, and a major move to Bali. Be sure to follow her on instagram to see more about her life in Bali.

Summer 2021 (Life, Travel, and COVID Updates) | EP. 94

In this weeks episode Janelle talks about her personal travel and life updates. Also, she mentions a lot of coronavirus updates relating to travel, our opinions, the vaccine, and travel tips for those looking to plan trips. Listen to hear her updates let us know how you're staying safe, dealing with the virus, and traveling this year.

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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.

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.

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.

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