Blackpacking

On this episode I interview James the Ethnic Explorer who is based in a small town in Virginia. James has a passion for the outdoors and hiking that he has created content for others to learn how to survive outdoors. He recently acquired a van on his family's property and began to fix it up. His plan to take it on a few smaller road trips and then hit the road out west!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode I get to sit down an interview my lovely partner Rheame.  We have just celebrated our 1 year anniversary and since things are getting serious she decided she would let me interview her on past travel experiences, Peace Corps, and what it is like traveling with me.  Listen to this episode to find out more of why I fell in love with her and how our travels brought us together. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode we meet Abigail aka The Lady Who Travel, and we discuss why she started traveling and her upcoming plans for the year 2022. She talks about her experience being a plus size solo traveler and her content creation. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode I sit down with Pamela who is the founder of People of Color Outdoors based in Portland, Oregon.  We talk about her experience growing up there, leaving, and returning back to this outdoorsy place. She discusses why she started the group and tells us a little bit about her book. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

Welcome back to Season 4! I begin this season with a quick recap of what has been going on in my life and talking about my most recent trip. This past year I took a cross-country trip around The United States with my dog Mishka and we explored some of the biggest cities and most beautiful National Parks in this country. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode I interview Tari the Founder and CEO of Not Wright Brand. Not Wright Brand is a travel backpack company design to save your sneakers while traveling. Not Wright also includes athletic gear ranging from sports equipment and apparel. The meaning behind "Not Wright¿" is to own who you are! Check out Tari's brand and hear his story. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode I chat it up with Tayo who lives in London and works as a Pharmacist and has her own travel blog. We talk about how life has been for her during the second lockdown in the U.K. and how she has kept herself busy. She has a blog called Five to Nine Traveller which is about encouraging people to life their life outside their normal day-to-day jobs. Listen to how Tayo found a way to balance her work and travel lifestyles together in this episode!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode I interview Calvin, the creator of the dating app IceBreakers. Calvin is a big time traveler created this app to help bring people together in real time as we navigate our worlds through COVD-19.Calvin's mission to the app was to bridge the gap between digital relationships and face-to-face conversation. Bringing real people together, real-time, starting with the simple phrase: Can I buy you a drink?This app is perfect for the traveler in a foreign place and don't know what events are happening, or want to interact with a cute local person they see. With the app IceBreakers you are able to send individuals gifts, when you are in a public setting with them. The goal of IceBreakers is to shake up the culture of how we use social media by making IceBreakers the backbone for how we really want to socialize. Whether that be at a bar, club, restaurant, hotel, festival, sporting event, concert & more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode I interview Tarika, the creator of Black Girl Magic Tours in Atlanta, GA. We discuss how she came up with the idea to do the tours after visiting Cartagena, Colombia. She began the tours during the pandemic and has found a way to connect her own travel experience to create one for others in Atlanta. The tours highlight Black muralist around the city and gives the opportunity for Black women to see themselves represented in art. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

On this episode I interview Kay and Jay the host of the podcast Hold My Hijab. We discuss their show and their experience being Black Muslim Women. I ask them to share their stories about dating, traveling and around the holidays. Check out this episode and their podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode I interview Anitrice who was a raised as a military brat lives in Atlanta, GA and travels for work and pleasure. She enjoys solo traveling as well as traveling with her friends. Anitrice discusses her recent trip, what the protocol was entering a country, how to safely travel during the pandemic, and traveling during the Holiday season. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

It is a week after the election has been over, and now the United States has a new president elect, Joe Biden. In this episode I sit down with Marcus and we discuss all the current events in US today. It was a historic election within voter turnout very high especially within minority groups. We discuss our thoughts on the election and he discusses what it has been like traveling during covid, and his upcoming travel plans.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode I chat with Jeff Jenkins another travel content creator who has created Chubby Diaries. He tells his story about being a plus size traveler and how he inspires others to travel. In this segment you get to hear about his travel experiences around the world and awesome projects he is apart of. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode I sit down with Ashley, another fellow travel podcaster and we talk about his show Traveling Incognegro! Before COVID-19 Ashely was taking and introducing travel and culture to students to expand their knowledge. The theme of his show is acknowledging the privilege of having a U.S. Passport while confronting challenges being a Black traveler. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

Welcome Back to the start of season 3! In this episode I interview Jennifer and Elizabeth two sister who host a podcast together called Haitian American Diaries. In this we episode we discuss their experience growing up as first generation Haitians and their upbringing by their parents. I eat Haitian patties and we talk about what it is like to travel to Haiti. ZJa9Loy0fpaBcE3NHk5KSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/blackpackingpodcast)

In this episode I talk about my experience growing up as a Black American in the United States of American.

This is the Season Finale of Blackpacking, and in this episode I interview my coworker Marvin. Marvin and I both love coffee so much that we have traveled to where it is grown to learn about it. In this episode we talk about what we learned for our trips, tasting coffee from around the world, and being black working in the Industry.

Meet Keem aka the passport abuser in this episode! She is a solo female traveler from New Jersey who has hopped around to 50 countries. She’s been featured in Forbes and creates informative travel based webinars. We talk about her thoughts on black travel and she gives a helpful tip to keep you safe for when you plan your next trip.

In this episode I interview Cynthia from the Podcast Getting Your Sh*t Together. Cynthia's podcast is about her journey with alcohol, which led to her giving it up. She also discusses the idea of finding yourself and enjoying life while of course getting your shit together. Cynthia who grew up as a military brat has lived a life of travel since she was young and has continued discovering the world. We discuss the difference between her traveling and partying and what it is like for her travel now as a sober individual.

The Coronavirus(Covid-19) has been the topic of the short start of this decade, that's because he has infected many and resulted in the death of its victims. This episode has three different segments because the impact of this virus has changed the daily lives of everyone in the world. International travel is non-existent at the moment, and considering this podcast is about traveling abroad it was time to talk with a travel writer, flight attendant, and registered nurse. These women discuss how the Coronavirus has affected their personal and work lives, but are all optimistic that this will pass and we all will travel soon!

This episode take places at Podfest 2020, where I meet a fellow travel podcaster by the name of Josh. Since both of are podcasters, we decide to interview each other, write down questions, and draw them at random. We realized that we have the same love for South Africa and Colombia, and would go back in a heartbeat. Listen to this episode and follow Josh's podcast at The Travel Guydes

In this episode I interview Edwin, the founder of Give Me Tap. Give Me Tap is an organization that provide clean water pumps to communities in Ghana. When people buy one of the Give Me Tap water bottles a portion of that money goes towards giving people clean access to water as well as saving the water against plastic. Check out this exciting episode and hear about Edwin's travel quest for the past two years.

One this episode I chat with blogger and travel influencer Francesca Murray about what spark her interest in traveling, solo travel, and teaching abroad. Check out this episode to hear her story on how she got to where she is now!

On this episode I interview Joe who is a vegan that has traveled to many sides of the world. We talk about some of his favorite vegan international dishes, why he became vegan, and thoughts on vegan culture around the world. This episode is not to convince you to be vegan but just to show you what plant-based eaters enjoy to eat!

In this episode I talk with Benji, who is from Australia but is teaching abroad in the UK. When he is not teaching he is travelling and doing his passion of photography. We talk about the importance of capturing travel movements without obsessing over instagram like. He talks to me about his experience in Ghana and Iran, and how they have impacted his life.

In this episode I talk with Neicy who is Canadian-Jamaican living in Toronto. She has a travel group called Queer Queens Travel which inspires queer women to travel and see the world. We discuss her experience teaching abroad, queer travel, and black identity.

In this Episode I interview Felicia who has a travel blog Black Girl With A Backpack. We talk about her blog, getting over our fears through travel, and her most recent trip to Morocco.

On this episode I interview Erin who began a travel company called Onyx and Abroad. She began the company wanting to encourage people of color to travel while making it affordable. She organizing packages for travelers that includes housing, transportation, and activities!

In this episode I interview Tikesha who is currently living abroad and working at University's student affairs in the Netherlands. She has been doing this job for several years and plans to continue living abroad. During her time she has got to explore many countries especially in Europe. We talk about her thoughts on student travel, experiencing black community's abroad, and her feelings traveling as a black queer woman.

In this Episode I talked with Christina a travel blogger from New Jersey. We talk about her blog, her recent trip with her boyfriend to Iceland, along with what she has learned from solo travel. I also share with listeners the story that somewhat inspired Blackpacking the podcast.

In this episode I talk to Jen, author and former travel blogger, about her most recent trip to Bali. We discuss the food and her spiritual journey in Bali.

In this episode I sit down with Nicholas and discuss his first time blackpacking outside of the county in Japan. He shares his thoughts on what he learned about Japanese culture and his perspective on sexuality there.

On this episode I set down with a fellow black travel podcaster and we talk about travel, interviewing other black women travelers, and compare travel stories.

In this episode we meet Michelle a North Carolina native that is living in Munich, Germany. We compare her lifestyle living there to those back home and other countries where she has spent extended periods of time such as China, Brazil, and Korea.

In this episode I sit down and talk with Nigel, born in the United States and his first trip outside the country is to Nigeria where is father is from. We also discuss his trip to India, and his most recent trips to Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

In this episode I sit down with my new friend Brian who works for immigrant in the United States. We discuss his job and how it impacts his travels, his experience in Tokyo, and we compare stories about Buenos Aires.

In this episode I talk about my trip to Amsterdam, my conversation with a German, and how it relates to current gun control laws in the United States..or lack there of.

In this episode I talk with Jaylene about our experience in Prague and her experience returning home to her grandmother's funeral in the Philippines.

I sit down with my friend Brittany and discuss her experience traveling within the United States, the current state of Sudan, and how the United States deals with overseas affairs.

In this episode I interview Esteban Gonzalez who was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia until he was 15 and moved to the United States with his family. We talk about his experience in Cape town, ZA, growing up in two different countries, and what his experiences traveling back to Colombia. I also share a couple stories from when I spent a month in Colombia.

This is my first episode of my podcast Blackpacking and my first experience of traveling outside the country. I tell the story of my volunteer trip in Cape Town, South Africa and how that opened my mind to the outside world, outside the United states, and outside of my comfort zone.