The Black Traveller Podcast

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The Black Traveller is a community of travellers of colour - a space for us all to share our experiences of travelling, living and exploring. It’s a community that promotes diversity, equality, exploration and change. A community that connects all peopl

The Black Traveller


    • Dec 23, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 17 EPISODES


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    Episode 17 - Top 5 best and worst airlines to fly with. Series A uses monkeys in anti-racism photos + other news

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 29:06


    Today we discuss the top 5 best and worst airlines for long and short haul travel and other news relating to the Black experience. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our podcast. Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas with your loved ones. Nigel and Frank --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 16 - UK Election Special + Other news

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 47:31


    Today we cover the latest news in reference to the UK election and other news updates --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 15 - Racists sent banana to black man. Oxford Union drags out blind student. Black Cyclists Network founder stop and search ride incident.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 29:37


    In this episode, we cover off a number of incidents in the news this week and talk about why all three have a connection to unconscious bias. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 14 - Facebook racism towards Black employees + Travel locations we feel most comfortable in.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 38:42


    Black Facebook employees have grouped together to talk about their experiences of racism at the company, we get into some of the detail of the recent blog. We also discuss some of the travel locations that we feel most comfortable in as Black travellers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 13 - General Election in the UK! Travelling to Milan and The Azores

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 41:06


    We had to have at least one episode dedicated to the British election. On December 12th, the UK will be choosing a new Prime Minister and we discuss why your vote is so important. We also share our reviews of Milan and The Azores as travel destinations for Black travellers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 12 - Racism in football. More Airbnb incidents + other travel news.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 31:01


    We're back from our travels and a lot has been happening whilst we've been away. Racism in football, some serious concerns over Airbnb and plenty more. Tune in for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 11 - Racism whilst travelling, how real is it? Alleged incident on American Airlines. How to respond to sticky situations.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 26:34


    We are here to encourage travellers of colour to travel freely and safely across the globe. There are many of us that have experienced incidents on racism but what are the indicators? We also share some recent news of an incident on American Airlines. Tune in and Subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 10 - How do you avoid being scammed on holiday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 30:28


    Ever been in a situation on holiday or on a business trip where you have felt there is a possibility you are being swindled? Today we talk about some of the latest travel scams to stay clear of! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 9 - Black Film for Black History Month, Naga Munchetty controversy and New York, New York!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 35:04


    Today we talk about some of the highlights of Black Film for Black History Month, the Naga Munchetty controversy with the BBC and travel insights for New York City. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 8 - Getting refused entry because of the colour of your skin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 18:44


    Have you ever been out to the club and wondered why the bouncer is letting in a whole bunch of people and you're left standing with your group of friends? We discuss a recent incident where a number of individuals were refused entry because of their skin colour. We also expand on other experiences we've had within hospitality. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 7 - Trudeau and Blackface and what does it mean to be a traveller?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 36:13


    Justin Trudeau's blackface scandal. Should we accept his apology and what's the actual impact of this exposure? We also discuss what does it mean to be a traveller? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 6 - Rural and Urban Amsterdam

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 16:15


    Kibbeling, Texel and Watergang. If you're unsure on what any of these words mean, tune in to episode 6 now! Nigel and Frank talk about some of the surprising highlights of Rural and Urban Amsterdam --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 5 - Is London safe? The 5 things you need to know when travelling here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 23:50


    We were posed a question by one of our listeners, is London safe? London as some of you may know is our home and we want to take a deep dive on things you should be aware of when travelling here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 4 - Belgium and blackface. Glasglow University and the slave trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 21:38


    Today we talk about: Belgium - Anti-racism activists across Europe call four-day carnival in Ath, Belgium an ‘act of symbolic violence towards black communities' Glasglow - Glasgow University has agreed to raise and spend £20m in reparations after discovering it benefited by millions of pounds from the slave trade. Should you travel to either of these places, what is the actual experience like as a traveller of colour? Nigel and Frank break it down in today's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 3 - Hoseasons boss bans homophobic and racist customers. Meghan and Harry in Private Jets. Flying to Florida and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 25:23


    Episode 3 We talk about the Hoseasons CEO banning homophobic and racist customers. Meghan and Harry in Private Jets, are they being singled out by the media? What is the experience like for a Black Traveller in Tampa Bay? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 2 - I just want to go on holiday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 12:03


    The Challenge of Being a Black Traveller. Is the experience of being a traveller of colour, different to everyone else? Let's discuss --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

    Episode 1 - The Black Traveller Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 7:24


    Hello and welcome to The Black Traveller - hosted by Nigel Lloyd and Frank Starling Our Vision Create a world where we can all travel freely and fearlessly. Our Mission Connect all people of colour with the information and resources they need to explore the world, and travel freely, happily and confidently. Join us on the journey, you're invited! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-black-traveller/message

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