195 Stamps: A Travel Podcast

I'm giving a little history on cartels in Mexico and before talking to popular Tulum photographer Madeline Lenore about the recent uptick in violence in Tulum. She is an expat who has lived in Tulum for the past 3 years and gives tips on what areas to avoid and generally how to stay safe in Mexico. Tap in with her below Instagram: @ mlenorephoto Website: www.madelinelenore.com Subscribe. Rate. Review.

The ladies of Mount Noire stopped by to talk about starting a travel business focused on winter sports. I learned how to ride the lift properly, Slovenia is the sneaky link of ski destinations, and that you need a full day in any destination just to take picture (I typically see what I can make shake in about an hour). Subscribe. Rate. Review.

In my first interview of 2021 and I was joined by Justin Walter aka atwjustin on socials. Justin is a travel content creator who has been everywhere you want to go and documents and shares his travel journey with each destination. We talked about traveling through Europe, traveling safely during the pandemic, and how he got into the travel content creation game. Tap in with him below Instagram: @ atwjustin Website: www.aroundtheworldwithjustin.com Subscribe. Rate. Review.

I'm talking with my high school friend and General Manager of the Santa Cruz Warriors, Ryan Atkinson. Ryan worked his way from the bottom of the sports industry and worked his way to the top. We talk about his experience loading trucks for Target by day and working for the Oakland A's by night. Wandering around Cleveland during the looking for champagne to bring back to the Warriors locker room. And if that isn't enough, Ryan may or may not have gotten pressed by Jay Z at the NBA all star game! Make sure you subscribe, rate, and review. Santa Cruz Warriors. | IG: @gleaguewarriors Golden State Warriors | IG: @warriors

Cinneah from Flynanced sat down with me to talk about how we keeping a bag for 2020 and beyond. We talked about saving for vacation and how we have to chill out on financing those [[The goal is cash only!]], ways that you can become "work optional" in the future, and some books to pick up and accounts to follow to help us achieve to these goals. Head over to @flynanced and check out the content so we can all stop being broke

I'm talking with Pro basketball player Jordan Loyd. Jordan won an NBA Championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 and sat down to talk about his journey to the league. We talked about the differences between traveling in the G League//NBA// EuroLeague, what life is like living overseas as an American, and how he kicked it after winning it all in 2019. Make sure you subscribe, rate, and review. Jordan Loyd | IG: @mrjloyd

Today is a sports heavy show. Finally got my friend Corey to stop by for a bit. Corey played in the NFL for 6 years with stops in Chicago, Minnesota, and Detroit. We touched on a lot, including; - His recruiting experience out of high school - The NFL Combine & Draft - Working out for the Patriots - Current state of affairs in America

Sliding solo on this one to talk about everyone being in Tulum, dating and traveling stories, and losing my passport.

Erick of Minority Nomad joins me to talk about the expat life and his experience living in 5 countries before finally settling in Bangkok. We talked geopolitics(kinda), travel photography, studying abroad, and the black experience around the world. Check out these study abroad programs. Please share the link below with kids or parents so that they can take advantage. https://www.goabroad.com/articles/scholarships-abroad/african-american-study-abroad-scholarships Follow Erick on Instagram @minoritynomad Subscribe. Rate. Review.

Brian Oliver from Beyondbmore and Bmoreseemore has been featured in Conde Nast Travel, The Washington Post, the New York Times, and a host of other publications stopped through. We talked missed trips and reminisce on travels past. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Instagram | beyondbmore

This episode covers a lot of ground. We lost two important American figures in C.T. Vivian and John Lewis who were instrumental in the civil rights movement. Cassy from The Roaming Republic joined me to talk about traveling during covid, her trip across Europe, and Roaming Republics next curated trip to Greece. Also, make sure you listen to her wild story on a run in with the Croatian police. Subscribe. Rate. Review. YouTube | 195 Stamps Instagram | 195.Stamps

Most people will have two ‘million dollar ideas’ in their lifetime. I had one that didn’t work (still looking for the other) but for those who have gotten one off the ground there was most likely something that happened to catapult it from obscurity to popularity. That is where Airbnb comes in. It isn’t the first home-sharing service but it’s the face of them. In this episode I’m talking about why that is and how Barack Obama helped. YouTube | 195 Stamps Instagram | 195.Stamps

There has been a lot going on in the world but season 2 is finally here. Title says it all. Subscribe. Rate. Review. YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps

Episode #21 I did not think all yall were really going to Afrochella. I thought it was all innanet lies. I was proved wrong, as hell. But anyway...Part two with the shows first recurring guest, Jessica aka Not Carrie Bradshaw. We are picking up on our convo from last week about Paris. Subscribe. Rate. Review. YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Not Carrie Bradshaw Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps notcarriebradshaw

Episode #20 I'm byke with the shows first recurring guest, Jessica aka Not Carrie Bradshaw. This episode we talked about everything Paris. Jess went for her birthday and seeing as how I'm uncultured and have never been, she tells me all about it. Our talk went a bit long and so I split it into 2 parts. Look out for part deux (see what I did there)2 dropping next week, seriously, next week. And as a correction, the treaty of Versailles ended WWI not WWII...you care YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Not Carrie Bradshaw Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps notcarriebradshaw

Episode #19 Recap of the travel festival audacity fest, that’s put on by Nomadess Tribe. I took a quick trip up to Memphis with the official 195 photographer (IG: Mandela_j1911) and had a really good experience at the festival. Food truck, vendors, panels, etc. I also went to a hood nightclub with terrible service, so there’s that…Enjoy the podcast. Cash App: $Eyvan ^Plz Donate. Listen to the pod and it’ll make sense Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps

Episode #19 Another week another piece of carefully curated audio artistry. This is the travel podcast your phone, passport, and soul deserves don't play yourself. Today I have the creator of East African Yacht Week, Kelsy joining me. We get into his background, how he almost got scammed outta thousands of dollars, and whats next for his brand. "Open water my location is remote. Shoutout Yachty but this ain't a lil boat!" As always, remember to subscribe, rate, and review! Instagram ---------------- Yachtweekea 195.Stamps Eyvan_s

Episode #18. Recap of travels to Tulum and I tell you what you should not eat while in Isla Mujeres. Evita Robinson from OG the travel tribe Nomadness stopped by and we discussed how Nomadness was created and her travel journey along the way. We also talked about 2nd annual Audacity Fest (held in Memphis this year) which is an event highlighting the black travel experience. Enjoy and hit that follow button on all social media platforms Subscribe. Rate. Review. YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps Nomadnesstribe

Episode #17. Someone had to take a stand against the tyranny that is exit row seating expectations. I am that someone! I also got on the phone with Arabia from Travel Unwind Co. and we talked about her first solo trip to NYC, what made her start Unwind, and her advice to women trying to figure out a solo trip. Enjoy and hit that follow button on all social media platforms Subscribe. Rate. Review. YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps TravelUnwind.Co

Episode #16. On part 2 of of our conversation with Its The Real, Jessica and I talked with Jeff and Eric about their interview style, their creative inspiration, and everything in-between. Enjoy and hit that follow button on all social media platforms Subscribe. Rate. Review. YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps ItsTheReal NotCarrieBradshaw

Episode #15. On this weeks show I sat with Jessica of Not Carrie Bradshaw and we talked with the Jeff and Eric from Its The Real about pretty much everything. Most importantly, the world will know that I broke T.I. in my local high school (I was an A&R if you didn't know)! I called Pink Sweat, pink sweatpants, my bad bro. And Jeff and Eric shared their worst travel stories with me. The vibes was so strong I had to split this one into two parts. Part deux coming later this week. Subscribe. Rate. Review. YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps ItsTheReal NotCarrieBradshaw

Episode #14. I'm just now feeling less ashamed from over eating in New Orleans at Essesne Fest 2019. EVERYTHING WAS GOOD! But then, i talked to my friend Shan about her solo trip to Egpyt and she gives some good points on how to navigate the city. As well as, what its like to live in Paris. Subscribe. Rate. Review. YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps Eyvan_s shan_real

Episode #13. The mystery around everybody dying in DR needs to be unpacked. I'm sure CNN will send Anderson Cooper at some point but until then, you have me and my wild, irresponsible guesses as to whats goin on down there. Oh, and Trump shut down all Cuba travel, and David Ortiz is down with OPP. YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps Eyvan_s

Episode #12. Summer is coming, which means vacation szn is right around the corner. So, why not start the start with the internets favorite vacation destination, Bali. I'm joined by my guy Joel and he breaks down the Travel Noire curated experience. This is the first person I've met who has gone on one so I had to have him break it down for me. Are they really as dope as they look on the website*

Your go to travel consultant is byke in the game. This episode we are going to unpack solo travel in China and South Korea.

Episode #10. Finally reached double digits! I'm joined by my good friend Jessica aka Not Carrie Bradshaw as we go down the rabbit hole of what vacationing with a significant other actually means, who pays for a baecation, and we unpack getting flewed out. YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Not Carrie Bradshaw Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps notcarriebradshaw Mflaws Eyvan_s

Episode #9 of finely curated audio content is fresh out the kitchen, just got hit with the fork! It is imperative this episode made its way to the people before Christmas, as it makes the perfect stocking stuffer for that person you weren't planning on getting anything for. Mejoy is out for this episode so its a one man show. This episodes topic is Whistler, BC. If you every wanted to know how to get there, what to do in Whistler and what the slopes are like then you're in luck. Eyvan talks getting from Vancouver to Whistler (3:30). Blackcomb vs Whistler mountain (9:20). snow mobiling through Canadian backcountry (18:30). Where to go for a guaranteed great dinner in Whistler (23:00). Transportation - https://www.pacificcoach.com/bus-vancouver-to-whistler/whistler-express/ Dinner/Drinks - http://www.21steps.ca/ https://hyssteakhouse.com/locations/whistler Hotel- https://www.fourseasons.com/whistler/ https://www.fairmont.com/whistler/ Mountain - https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/ YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps Mflaws Eyvan_s Subscribe, rate, and review!

Episode #8 of finely curated audio content is byke just in time for Thanksgiving. This was a highly contentious episode. Mejoy tried hard to convince me that the cornerstones of Atlanta music are trash and we almost had to scrap it out. We finished up talking music Rolling Loud and Coachella. Subscribe, rate, and review!

Back from a slight hibernation we are back with episode #7 of the most well traveled podcast out right now. On todays episode we are talking about the always crucial, birthday trip. From sunshine to rainstorms we've been through it all. Mejoy talks about his bday trips and dropping off bday buckets (1:35) Eyvan details his high stakes Cuba trip (10:00). Pro tips for birthday trips (24:23). YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps Mflaws Eyvan_s Facebook --------------- 195 Stamps

Straight out the TSA pre check line with the content we are back with episode #6. We'll be talking winter travel destinations and activities from Minnesota to Austria. Eyvan discusses how real elevation is in Colorado(6:10). Mejoy shares the details on his trip to Ireland (9:50). We discuss The Ski Week and ski resorts(17:07). Ski/winter equipment - www.the-house.com YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps Mflaws Eyvan_s Facebook --------------- 195 Stamps

Eyvan and Mejoy deliver podcast episode #5 covering tips and advice on where to find and create the best travel deals. This is definitely our most helpful episode yet. Credit cards, award points, and cheap flights. We got you. Since there is a lot of content here there's sure to be some sites/apps/hacks not covered in this episode. If you've got more ideas on where to find travel deals, or stack loyalty points, drop them in the comment section below. Eyvan and Mejoy discuss what credit cards they like to use to accumulate loyalty points (1:50). Eyvan shares the little know world of manufactured spend (8:40). Mejoy goes over which travel deal websites he likes to use (12:59) and explains what IFTTT is (18:00). Finally we finish up with this weeks pro tips (25:20). YouTube --------------- 195 Stamps Instagram ---------------- 195.Stamps Mflaws Eyvan_s Facebook --------------- 195 Stamps

Eyvan and Mejoy deliver podcast episode #4 discussing transportation abroad. Another week, another episode. This weeks featured a lot of reminiscing on trips past. Mejoy tells us about moving around in Europe (2:22). Meanwhile Eyvan shares how he almost got lost in Amsterdam and the joys of traveling around in India (6:48). Finally we finish up with this weeks pro tips (19:19). YouTube ___________ 195 Stamps Instagram ___________ 195.Stamps Eyvan_s Mflaws Facebook _________ 195 Stamps

Eyvan and Mejoy deliver podcast episode #3 around airline loyalty. Mejoy tells us about his experience with cloth seats, not knowing about delta dining perks (link below so sign up!!), and how he really never uses Uber. Meanwhile Eyvan fantasizes about custom Chick-Fil-A nugget platters on private jets and discovers that Mejoy rarely flies coach with the rest of us poors. FYI, American Airlines reward miles do in fact expire after 18 months if you don't use them or earn more during that time frame. Delta Skymiles Dining link: https://skymilesdining.com/ YouTube ___________ 195 Stamps Instagram ___________ 195.Stamps Eyvan_s Mflaws

Eyvan and Mejoy are back again recapping their trip to Marrakech. They discuss the importance of a bilingual friend, almost getting jumped for not "tipping", and a wild journey through the African mountains in a 15 passenger van. Listen and subscribe.

An extremely important phone call covering group travel etiquette, finances, and knowing your role. Follow us on Instagram @195.Stamps @Eyvan_s @Mflaws