Welcome to "The Melanated Traveler," the podcast that shatters stereotypes and takes you on a captivating journey through the eyes of people of color as they explore the world. Join us as we challenge the misconception that travel is only for a certain demographic. Embark on a vibrant adventure with each episode as we share stories that showcase the rich experiences and perspectives of melanated travelers. From digital nomads to trailblazing entrepreneurs, and every wanderlust-driven soul in ...
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MT #33- Just Explore; How Blindness Doesn't Stop Adventure ft. Sheldon The Blind Traveler
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Send us a text Guest Information: Sheldon Francis aka The Blind Traveler a Canada native; has been to over 17 countries and counting. He lost his eyesight in 2010 from glaucoma. In the heat of the pandemic, Sheldon decided to take a leap of faith and start his travel journies around the world. The first country he visited internationally was Domini…
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MT #32- Afro Flavors in Portugal with Cultured Kam
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Send us a text Episode Sponsor: Going.com Going Referral Link: https://goingwith.me/6ftf5epk Guest Information: Cultured Kam is a travel influencer and business owner based out of Portugal that inspires millenials to travel the world and immerse themselves in different cultures. In 2021, in the peak of COVID, she received her D7 visa to become a re…
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MT #31- The Best of Both Worlds ft. Keila Delacruz
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Send us a text Episode Sponsor: Going.com Going Referral Link: https://goingwith.me/6ftf5epk Guest Information: Keila Delacruz aka Lifewithkeilamaria She is an entrepreneur, content creator, and corporate girl who still finds the time to prioritize travel into her busy schedule. In this episode we explore her Afro-Latina heritage from both Puerto R…
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MT #30- Slow Travel is the Best Travel ft. The Wandering Afro
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Send us a text Episode Sponsor: Link.Me If you are tired of the boring stackable Linktree (which barely has customization features) then check out Link.Me. It's absolutely FREE to use and its totally customizable. Please click on the custom link below to get started. https://meglobalapp.page.link/D1JsJoxP9WpDcB4dA Meeka AheVonderae aka The Wanderin…
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MT #29- Backpacking Around the World ft. Donta Broussard
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Send us a text Donta Broussard aka The Bearded Backpacker is another amazing guest that has blessed the platform with gems. Learn More about the Guest: Donta is a passionate traveler and storyteller with a deep love for exploring the world and connecting with people from all walks of life. Born and raised in a small town in Louisiana, he grew up wi…
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MT #28- Laughs Heard From Around the World ft. Cappaccino Brown
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Send us a text In this episode you will hear the story of someone that rolled the dice on themselves and decided to fly across the world to grow his stand-up comedian career. He started his journey in L.A. but realized that the market was over-saturated; what better market to grow his artistry than the world market. He's currently in Thailand growi…
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MT #27- Flyy Girl Adventures in Mexico with Flyy Girl
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Send us a text In this episode we explore all things Mexico with the amazing Victoria T. aka Flyy Girl Adventures. You get a chance to hear her amazing story; how she mad a decision during covid to follow her dreams. In a matter of a few years, Victoria has built a one-stop-shop yacht experience in Cancun. When things are dark sometimes all you nee…
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MT #26- Scuba Diving Around the World ft. John Montgomery
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Send us a text This episode is jammed back with gems with the amazing John Montgomery aka Johnmm2 We literally dive into what motivated him to be a certified scuba diver and how he influences individual to travel around the world. Touching the motherland for the first time (Ghana); re-visiting countries; Brazil, Mexico. Learn what makes Mexico one …
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MT #25- 50 Countries Before 50 ft. The Chic Techie Travels
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Send us a text This episode is jammed back with gems with the amazing Taquanica aka Thechictechietravels We dive into her motivation to travel the world, benefits of being a travel agent, countries that surprised her and many other gems! Belgium, Bahamas, Australia, Greece are some of the countries mentioned in this episode just to name a few. I'll…
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MT #24- Angola to the World ft. The Black German Traveler
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Send us a text This episode is jammed back with gems with the amazing Emilia Joao aka The German Traveler We dive into her roots in Angola, her transition to living in Germany (Berlin), and other countries that she has visited. She has traveled to over 50 countries since 2020 and has never looked back. She is an educator and wants to inspire everyo…
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MT #23- Living that Vanlife with Navodthenomad
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss the Van lifestyle with Navod McNeil aka Navodthenomad. There are other alternatives than the normal white house and a picket fence. Back in 2020, Navod made a decision to purchase a van and convert it over to an RV. He has traveled to 48 out of 50 states around the country. We also discuss the communities a…
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MT #22- Black Love & Couple Travel ft. Doc & Bean
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Send us a text We all know that solo travel is great but if you want an enhance experience; have you attempted to travel with your significant other? What we call it is Baecation! Well you are about to listen to this amazing couple Doc & Bean inform us how they met and have been traveling the world ever since. Philly man meets Caribbean woman! Now …
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MT #21- London Bridge is Falling Down ft. Lola Ibraheem
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Send us a text London is more than just a bridge. In this episode you get to here from one of our sisters over in England Lola Ibraheem. She will be dropping gems on places to go in London outside of the tourist zone and into the "council flats" (better term for hood) in the area. Destination darling from London, an aspiring travel expert who speci…
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MT #20- We Outside! ft. The Unpopular Black
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Send us a text Having grown up in Anchorage, Alaska you would assume that Courtney Lanctot grew up doing all the wilderness activities but that was far from the case. She fully believed the narrative that Black people didn’t do the outdoor things, afterall she hadn’t seen or experienced any positive examples. It wasn’t until 2016 that she had reall…
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MT #19- Roaming with Globe ft. Mr. Roaming The Globe
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Send us a text Meet Patrick Amara aka Mr Roaming the Globe, a passionate content creator whose love for traveling has taken him on incredible journeys across the globe. From humble beginnings in , Patrick's wanderlust ignited a desire to explore new cultures, immerse himself in diverse experiences, and document his adventures for the world to see. …
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MT #18- I Make Traveling With Kids Look Easy ft. The Fearless Mommy
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Send us a text This was an amazing episode with Niesha Walker aka thefearlessmommy Do you think traveling with kids is hard? Well find out in this episode how easy The Fearless Mommy makes it look. Niesha is a mother of four amazing children (11, 7, 5, and 2 year olds) and travels with them everywhere she goes. She connects with mothers all over th…
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MT #17- African Descendants in El Salvador? Afro-Latinos in El Salvador Speaking Their Truth
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Send us a text This was an amazing episode with Leslie Alvarenga Cuadra aka Queengwen31 When we think about El Salvador, all we see is travel content creators posting how amazing the country is. Great! But, there is also a different side of El Salvador that we may not know. The country of El Salvador claims that they have no existence of Africans i…
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MT #16- Finding My Roots in Eritrea, Return to the Motherland ft. Samya Abdela
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Send us a text This was an amazing episode with Samya Abdela aka @samyatravels In this episode we discuss: Eritrea (Proud to be Eritrean) Connecting to her roots by going back to her homeland of Eritrea How a 2016 group trip to Jamaica changed her perspective on life and travel Why connecting to the continent of Africa is so important What hard wor…
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MT #15- Strangers turned into friends in El Salvador ft. Kayla Delores
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Send us a text This was an amazing episode with Kayla Delores (Owner of Grandma's Hands Haircare) In this episode we discuss: We discuss how we met in El Salvador with her fiancé Importance of traveling and being open to meeting new people Hiking the highest volcano in El Salvador- Santa Ana Launching her new business Grandma's Hands Haircare Lago …
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MT #14- Germany is a Vibe, Visiting Dracula's Castle, Scotland, Bolivia ft. Preston Turner
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Send us a text This was an amazing episode with Preston Turner aka Travels_in_my_lifetime_ In this episode we discuss: Germany (Frankfort, Colon, Munich & Berlin) & the safety factor Boliva? (Yes Bolivia!, a country that most in the Diaspora do not think to travel) Romania & Visiting Dracula's Castle Scotland South Korea Starting a travel business …
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MT #13- 41 Countries & Counting, Walking With Lions in Senegal, 5 out 7 Wonders of the World ft. Alicia_thewanderer
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Send us a text This was an amazing episode with Alecia_thewanderer! In this episode we discuss: Walking with lions in Senegal Visiting 5 out 7 Wonders of the World Traveling to 6 out of the 7 continents Peru (Machuu Pichuu) Rome (Colosseum) Mexico (Chichen Itza) Brazil (Christ the Redeemer) India (Taj Mahal) Researching cultural customs of a specif…
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MT #12- Your Conditions Are Not Your Conclusions! ft. Jordan Harrison
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Send us a text We kick off season 2 with Jordan Harrison! In this episode we discuss: The impact of traveling to the motherland (Ghana) How your conditions are not your conclusions. The statement reflects on no matter how you were raised, use that as fuel to strive for success Solo travel to Medellin, Colombia and how we became great friends Denmar…
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MT #11- Traveling the Uncharted Path, Engaged in Dominica, Adventures in Belize ft. JetsetJose
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Send us a text In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into why you should consider the uncharted path. Venturing out to countries that are not popular amongst tourist. Get insight on the amazing countries of Puerto Rica, Grenada, and Belize in this season finale episode. WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: -If you enjoyed th…
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MT #10- Know The Rules So You Can Play The Game, Detained in France, 44 Countries & Counting ft. Toni Jackson
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Send us a text In this episode we interview Toni S. Jackson. An emergency medical physician that has traveled to over 44 countries and counting. Jamaica born and raised, learn why the people of this vibrant country always carry a chip on their shoulders. Detain in France? Learn the facts behind the story that broke the internet. IF YOU ARE ENJOYING…
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MT #9- Colombia Edition in Cali Colombia ft. Judah Travels
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Send us a text This is the first episode where we have a guest that we interview in person. Judah Travels is an avid travelers who has been to many countries. Listen to the reason why he decided to call Colombia home. PLEASE WRITE A REVIEW IF YOU ARE VIBING WITH THE PODCAST Purchase Melanated Traveler MERCH: https://melanatedtraveler.company.site/ …
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MT #8- Finding Amore in Italy: One City at a Time, Living in Italy, Understanding Italian Norms ft. Aperlife
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Send us a text In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into living in Italy, falling in love with an Italian and understanding cultural customs of Italy. We discuss the main four cities of Florence, Venice, Rome, Milan, but, we also cover towns that sit in the beautiful country sides. Italy is an amazing country and destina…
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MT #7-Hidden Gem in South America, Why you should add Cambodia, Japan & Phillipines to Your Travel List ft. Mark Gordon
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Send us a text In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into traveling to 6 out of the 7 continents in the world. Do you have Asian counties on your destination list? Cebu Phillipines, Cambodia, Japan, etc. Touring around Europe and the hidden gym in South America. WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: -If you enjoyed the podcas…
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MT #6- Brooklyn Bred Entrepreneur, Coach & Boxer; Starting a Business In Medellin Colombia Ft. Coach Marc Mitts
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Send us a text n this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep Coach Marc being raised in Brooklyn, NY. Transforming into a boxer now coach, Marc Mitts embarks on a new journey of starting a business is the vibrant city of Medellin. Why it is so important to connect with the culture and so much more. We talk in detail about why he d…
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MT #5- Why You Should Visit Antigua, Finland & Iceland Becoming Popular Travel Destinations Ft. KJ Aponte
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Send us a text In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into the the beautiful country of Antigua. Also cover other countries like Finland & Iceland; giving you insight on why these destinations have become popular to travelers. Get some insight on some amazing countries like travel tips and details on amazing destinations y…
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MT #4- The Concrete Jungle of New York, Did I See My Auntie in Colombia? South Korea, Bali Vibes Ft. Tyronn Andrews
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Send us a text In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into the concete jungle of New York, New York. Did I see my auntie in Colombia? Breaking the myth that blacks are just in a certain geographical area. We (The Diaspora) are everywhere. Is the Eiffel Tower overrated? Digital nomad life and so much more. Get some insight …
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MT #3- Considering Moving My Family Overseas, Granny is the New Plug Ft. Earnest Lewis
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Send us a text In this episode of the Melanted Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into why black families should consider starting a new life overseas, grandmas are the new plug, and so much more. This guest owns over 13+ acres of land, raising his own chickens, and grows his own vegetables. Get some insight on some amazing countries like UVI, Jamaica…
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MT #2- From Side Hustle to Main Hustle, Traveled to Over 30 Countries & Counting Ft. Rokeya Thomas
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Send us a text In this episode of the Melanted Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into overcoming adversity, the side hustle is the new main hustle, and traveling to over 30 countries. Traveling all over Europe; stares by the locals in Croatia and so much more. Get some insight on some amazing countries like Croatia, London, Paris and so much more in …
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MT #1- Why Blacks Should Travel Ft. Jamilah Hakim
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Send us a text In this first episode of the Melanted Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into why blacks should travel with Jamilah Hakim. Did you know that only 49% of African Americans travel domestically and only 17% travel internationally? Well we want to change that narrative one episode at a time sharing amazing stories to inspire the culture. Ge…
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