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Vamejo Travel PodcastTravel Updates and what next for 2021It's a podcast wrap up for 2020.
I am so grateful for all of you. Have a blessed 2021.
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Come say hello to me at Vamejo Travel on Instagram , or connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram2020-12-3116 minVamejo Travel PodcastTell Your Travel Stories with Carol KuyoCarol Kuyo is an amazing Kenyan Content Creator based in Mombasa Kenya.
It was such a please to have this beautiful, insightful and educative episode with Carol.
She knows Mombasa inside and out and shares it on her travel and lifestyle website
Please support Carol by subscribing to her engaging YouTube channel and check up her posts on Instagram
Come say hello at Vamejo Travel on Instagram , or connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram
Enjoy the episode. I did.2020-11-2642 minVamejo Travel PodcastSpeak up and shape your own narrativeI am a big advocate of speaking up and sharing your own narrative.
If we don't share our stories, someone else will do a bad job at telling it. Africa is not poor.
So in this episode I encourage you to control your narrative. I also encourage you to check on your Nigerian friends and even some of the past guests like The Fisayo and Pelu who were on the frontlines demanding for their rights.
We all have a role to play.
Come say hello at Vamejo Travel on Instagram , or connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram2020-10-2914 minVamejo Travel PodcastExploring India and More With The Curious Rita AffulWant to visit India or Asia? Then this episode is for you.
I talk to the amazing Rita Afful, who takes us on adventure to explore India, parts of Asia and everything in-between.
Rita is an amazing smart, kind and lovely human. She is one of my favourite people and I love her.
Rita is an HR professional and a poultry farmer.
She is a royal, engaging and regular listener to Vamejo Podcast and I am honoured to have this beautiful conversation with her and also bring it to you. Enjoy.
You can connect with Rita on Instagram.
Come say h...2020-09-2400 minVamejo Travel PodcastTravelling Internationally During Covid 19The travel industry is experiencing so many changes as a result of Covid 19 and the global pandemic.
Countries have closed their borders and things are changing very quickly.
In the episode I share some travel experiences from my dad and also of my thoughts during this time. Enjoy the episode.
Come say hello at Vamejo Travel on Instagram , and connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram2020-08-2700 minVamejo Travel PodcastForecasting Hostels and Crowd sourced Travel post COVID 19Travel will never be the same for a long time post Covid 19.
I share my thoughts on what travel accommodation, particularly hostels and accommodations in the shared economy.
Check out Ob's episode for episode 19 and my announcement for the changes on episode 30 here.
You can check out Femmebnb here.
Find the New York Times article here
Come say hello at Vamejo Travel on Instagram , and connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram2020-07-3000 min
UNFILTEREDYour Degree is not Enough ft Edem AdzahoIn today's episode, we chat with Edem Adaho; Edem Adzaho is a Writer, a multiple award-winning Human Capacity Developer, an Educator and a traveler, who is passionate about helping people take steps in the direction of their greatness. She recently started hosting immersive learning retreats for high achieving women. Edem is Ghanaian and splits her time between Ghana and Iceland. She shares personal and professional development lessons and tips on YouTube and hosts the Vamejo Travel Podcast, where she helps shape the positive narrative of Africa by talking to Africans and non-Africans passionate about traveling Africa the world.
Connect with...2020-07-2938 minVamejo Travel PodcastThe Diversity and Beauty of Africa with Hendri de JagerMy conversation today is with my amazing, kind and smart friend and lawyer Hendri de Jager.
Hendri is South African and is currently based in Berlin.
We talked about his earliest travel memories, travelling with his parents around South Africa, going to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, the beauty of Africa, race relations and more.
You can check him out on Instagram. Come say hello at Vamejo Travel on Instagram , and connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram2020-07-2300 minVamejo Travel PodcastTravelling as a Journalist and a Humanitarian in Africa with Jacky HabibMy conversation today is with the amazing and super intelligent Jacky Habib.
Jacky is a journalist and humanitarian who does some incredible work on the African continent.
She runs New Lens Travel, a company that organises Storytelling focused trips to connect with African creatives.
Jacky's insights and perspective is so refreshing.This was such a fun episode to record. I learnt a lot from her.
Please connect with Jacky to learn more about ethical volunteering and social impact travel.
Please click on the links to connect with her: Website, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
Also connect wither company New Lens Travel here: Webs...2020-07-1600 minVamejo Travel PodcastShare Your Story Win A PrizeToday is a pretty special episode.
Take a listen and see how you can be a part of this epic giveaway and future episode.
Send me a DM on Vamejo Travel on Instagram , and connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram
For your chance to win. All the best.2020-07-0900 minVamejo Travel PodcastYour Country Needs YouEpisode 30! Yay! Thank you so much for your support.
We are in tricky times, but we can all do something to help our local travel economy.
I also share updates on the next steps for the podcast. Enjoy.
Check out Vamejo Travel on Instagram , and connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram2020-07-0200 minVamejo Travel PodcastHow Not To Treat Us AfricansIn this episode I share how we don't want to be treated as Africans.
The saviour complex and the one sided dangerous stereotypes and narratives has to stop.
From carrying our innocent children and posting them as "accessories" on social media to very questionable ways donations and funds are supposedly raised for causes in Africa.
This has to change.
If you want to share your experience with me, please connect. I will be happy to share your story with the world on this platform.
Check out Vamejo Travel on Instagram , and connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram2020-06-2500 minVamejo Travel PodcastGetting A Visa And Travelling As An AfricanGetting a visa to travel is a very difficult and stressful process for most African travellers.
This episode, I share some of the things we have to do before, during and after getting our visas.
If you want to share your experience with me, please connect. I will be happy to share your story with the world on this platform.
Check out Vamejo Travel on Instagram , and connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram2020-06-1800 minVamejo Travel PodcastMy Experience With Racism And Discrimination As A Black TravellerIn this episode, I share some of my experiences with racism and discrimination during my travels.
I also encourage you to speak up and not bury your feelings. Its okay to cry and feel sad.
We need to continue to fight for racial equality. Black lives matter every day.
This is the link to the YouTube video I made sharing my experience.
If you want to share your experience with me, please connect. I will be happy to share your story with the world on this platform.
Check out Vamejo Travel on Instagram , and connect with me Edem Adzaho on Inst...2020-06-1100 minVamejo Travel PodcastRacism, Colourism and Tribalism are cousinsRacism, tribalism and colourism are all cousins.
May we not contribute to it. May we be the change we want to see.
Peace to you.
Check out Vamejo Travel on Instagram , and connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram2020-06-0400 minVamejo Travel PodcastTravel lessons and Reflections because of CovidIn todays episode, I share my 6 travel lessons and reflections because of Covid 19.
Enjoy the episode.
Check out Vamejo Travel on Instagram , and connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram2020-05-2800 minVamejo Travel PodcastBonus Instagram Live replay with TheFisayo and Vamejo Travel CommunityThis episode is from our first Instagram live.
The Fisayo, myself and Vamejo Travel community members had a fun an interactive session.
We talked about travel and everything in between.
Please check Fisayo out on her blog and also her masterclass. You can also find her on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
Enjoy and follow Vamejo Travel on Instagram , connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram and on Twitter
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review and share to help others keen on exploring Africa and the world.
Please subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t, so you don’t miss an...2020-05-2100 minVamejo Travel PodcastAdvocating for Nigerian and African Tourism With TheFisayoMy conversation today is with the remarkable and purpose-driven Fisayo, popularly known as The Fisayo.
In this episode, you will learn a lot about Nigeria, why she does what she does and her newly launched Masterclass for Travel bloggers and content creators.
I truly enjoyed this conversation and learnt a lot from her.
Please check Fisayo out on her blog and also her masterclass. You can also find her on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
Here is the link to Fisayo's blog on the suspended bridge in Nigeria
Please follow her work and show her your support and love. She is in...2020-05-1400 minVamejo Travel PodcastBoldness in Burkina Faso with Edem AdzahoIn 2010 I travelled solo from Accra to Burkina Faso.
In this episode, I share my border crossing experience and a life lesson that has stayed with me.
This episode will be part of a collection of travel stories for my upcoming book on my travels.
Enjoy.
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If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review and share to help others keen on exploring Africa and the world.
Please subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t, so you don’t miss an episode. Thank you.2020-05-0700 minVamejo Travel PodcastTravelling as a dual citizen with Florence Amerley AduMy conversation today is with the lovely Florence Amerley Adu a Ghanaian-American based in Accra, Ghana and Brooklyn, New York.
Florence is the daughter of immigrants who were among the first post-colonial Ghanaians to immigrate to Denver, Colorado in the mid 1960s.
She has designed a bi-continental lifestyle that has lead led her to co-found and be CEO of LEAP Transmedia Limited, a content development and production company based in Accra.
In the US, she is the Managing Director of ArgoAdu LLC, a project management company.
Which is a family enterprise, with a portfolio that includes real estates, construction and proper...2020-04-3000 minVamejo Travel PodcastPromoting Africa to the world with Wode MayaMy conversation today is with the inspiring, engaging and passionate YouTuber Wode Maya.
Wode Maya is leading the Africa To The World movement, where his focus is on shaping the positive narrative of our beautiful and diverse Africa.
He has documented Africa positively through his videos in various destinations.
You can find videos from some of the countries below:
Tanzania, Rwanda, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Senegal, Zambia and many more.
He featured me on his YouTube channel and you can find the video here and I also featured him on mine. Here is a link to his video on my channel
...2020-04-2300 minVamejo Travel PodcastExtreme Travel Adventures with Ob AbenserFor all you adventurous souls, meet your class captain Ob Abenser.
Ob is a Ghanaian, a solid documentary filmmaker, who tells stories and loves to travel.
In this episode he takes us on a journey into his adventurous life.
Ob also shares a lot of what it means to be a black African travelling the world.
Buckle up and soak it all up for your next adventure.
You can connect with Ob on Instagram here and check out his work here
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If you enjoyed...2020-04-1600 minVamejo Travel PodcastTravel memories and studying abroad with Esasina Padikwor KodjoOn this episode I have a conversation with Esasin Padikwor Kodjo.
Esasina is Ghanaian blogger, social media content creator and a hand model.
She shares her childhood memories going on road trips with her dad, why she loves Nigeria and her experience studying and living in France and more.
Please check her out on Instagram here and read her blog here
Also her hand model page here.
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If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review and share to help others keen on explor...2020-04-0900 minVamejo Travel PodcastTravel Lessons: Blessed in BulawayoIn this episode, I am doing something a little different.
I am sharing an article I wrote for my travel column for the Business and Financial Times news paper.
It’s called Blessed In Bulawayo and it will be in an upcoming book.
As I spent time travelling across Africa in 2017, I met Loreen at Johannesburg airport.
I was going to Mauritius and she was going to back home to Bulawayo.
Our chance encounter has blossomed into a friendship.
Let me know if you like it.
I also wrote a blog post on my experience in Zimbabwe. You can check it...2020-04-0200 minVamejo Travel PodcastTravel lessons from the dynamic tour guide and tour planner Nii Ayi SolomonMy conversation today is with the dynamic Nii Ayi Solomon.
Nii Ayi is a playwright, an award-winning and experienced tour guide and tour planner, who shares his travel lessons and tips with us.
You will get a lot of value from this episode for your future trips.
Contact Nii to help you plan your future exciting tours through his company Cool Trips and Tours
Please check Nii out on Facebook as well.
Enjoy the episode and let me know what you took away.
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If you...2020-03-2600 min
Glocal CitizensEpisode 15: Travel Enthusiast Edem Adzaho Talks Adaptability in Career Development and LifestyleHello again from Reykjavik! This week I'm sitting down with another fellow podcaster and Ghanaian, Edem Adzaho. Edem is a Writer, Educator and traveller, who is passionate about helping people take steps in the direction of their greatness. She hosts the Vamejo Travel Podcast, where she helps shape the positive narrative of Africa by talking to Africans and non-Africans passionate about traveling Africa the world. She also recently started hosting immersive learning retreats for high achieving women. In true Glocal Citizen fashion, Edem splits her time between Ghana and Iceland.
Find out more about all things Edem2020-03-2431 minVamejo Travel PodcastCatching the travel bug and owning our narrative with Akosua ShirleyOn today's episode I talk to one of my favourite people Akosua Shirley.
Shirley is a solid Travel Content Creator. Just head to her instagram account and you will see what I mean.
We talk about so many exciting and eye opening topics from catching the travel bug and owning our narrative as Ghanaians and Africans. You will love this episode. I did.
You will learn a lot from engaging with Shirley online. You can find her on the links below:
Akosua Shirley Instagram
Akosua Shirley Twitter
Akosua Shirley YouTube Channel
Her how to travel the world for cheap video
...2020-03-1900 minVamejo Travel PodcastTravel tips to stay safe during coronavirus outbreakThe coronavirus outbreak is causing a long of fear and panic.
In this solo episode I share, my perspective, tips and resources to help us travel and stay safe
Here are the resources mentioned in the episode:
My post about my session in Wuhan
ITB Berlin health updates
WHO website
WHO tips for travellers
Jemila Abdulai of Circumspecte and her post on staying safe
Fadila Ahmad of Africans Living Fully post on taking precautions post
Naomi Campbell's airport routine YouTube video. Start from 2:36 minute mark for the cleaning part
Gloria Atanmo @glographics informative post
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...2020-03-1200 minVamejo Travel PodcastDiscover Mauritius with Joshua Adrews-EgyirIn today's episode, we listen to my conversation with the inspiring Joshua Andrews-Egyir.
Joshua is a dynamic and driven young man who I am honoured to call friend and brother.
I have great hopes for Ghana because of people like Joshua.
Joshua is a selfless young man who is passionate and intentional about his personal and professional growth.
Even more remarkable is how Joshua is committed to adding value to the next generation by educating and shaping their mindsets and confidence.
Our shared love for travel and adventure has taken us to a number of great places. We talked about di...2020-03-0500 minVamejo Travel PodcastSolo Female Travel and Passport Privilege with Black KintsugiMy guest today is Pelumi Nubi also known as Black Kintsugi.
She has been to 61 countries at the time of this podcast going live.
Pelumi is on a mission to be the youngest black woman to visit every country in the world.
We talked about solo travel, travelling as a black woman, passport privilege and more.
You can find Pelumi on her website or on instagram @black.kintsugi and on twitter @PhD_flygirl
Details of the Iceland retreat and mastermind I am hosting in June 2020, can be found here
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Connect with me Edem Adzaho...2020-02-2700 minVamejo Travel PodcastPromoting Nigeria With Pelu AwofesoIn this episode I have an insightful conversation with the amazing Nigerian Pelu Awofeso.
Pelu is an accomplished Travel Writer, an environmental sustainability advocate, tour guide, a fantastic author of 4 books, working on his 5th travel book.
He has won notable awards such as Best Travel Journalist category at Nigeria Travel Week and CNN/ Multichoice African Journalists Awards (tourism reporting). Pelu has contributed his work to several publications.
You can find Pelu on Instagram and on Twitter
All his books are available in bookshops in Nigeria, on Amazon and a few on eBay.
Here is a list of his books and...2020-02-2000 minVamejo Travel Podcast20 Travel Tips for all travellersToday is a solo episode, but most importantly, it’s episode 10!
I am so grateful for all the support. I wanted to do something different on this episode.
I answered questions from 5 of my loyal and engaging listeners. I ended up sharing over 20 travel tips.
Please check out my loyal listeners pages and show them your support.
Theozzy’s Instagram and YouTube channel
Ob’s Instagram
Gloria Buckman Yankson Instagram and YouTube channel
Nii Otoo Mensah’s Instagram and his Mental Health Page here
Rita Afful Instagram
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Connect with me Edem Adzaho on Instagram and on Twi...2020-02-1300 minVamejo Travel PodcastWhat Makes Kenya Special With Miss TrudyIn today's Episode, I talk to Miss Trudy a Kenyan travel and lifestyle Vlogger and YouTuber.
Miss Trudy talks about her travels and what makes Kenya a must visit destination.
She has so far visited a number of African and Asian countries and vlogged about it.
She is also looking forward to visit every country on the African continent.
Check out her YouTube Channel on this link and please subscribe. You can follow her on instagram as well
Here is my interview with Miss Trudy on my YouTube channel
Here is her interview with me on her YouTube channel
Please subscri...2020-02-0600 minVamejo Travel PodcastBeing Black In Russia With Eyram DelaToday’s episode is a short and sweet one, packed with so much value as always.
My conversation is with Eyram Dela, a Ghanaian based YouTuber, Software developer, and talented photographer.
Eyram spent some time in Russia and shares his fascinating and sometimes shocking experience of being black and living in Russia and Siberia.
I met Eyram last year after following his work on YouTube. He also encouraged me to continue my own YouTube journey.
Please subscribe to his YouTube channel and engage with his content.
Whilst you’re there, check out the video of him interviewing me about my trave...2020-01-3000 minVamejo Travel PodcastSolo Travel in South America and Visa Tips with Valerie VardonIn this episode, you will hear my conversation with my über smart, kind, cosmopolitan, adventurous and football loving friend, Valerie Vardon.
I have known Valerie for over 12 years and we've done some cool and crazy road trips together, like from Accra to Senegal and back to Accra and stopping in Burkina Faso and Mali.
Valerie has a corporate job with one of the top global brands. She makes travel and adventure a priority and manages to go on some pretty epic adventures.
In this episode Valerie talks about solo traveling across South America for 7 months, valuable travel and visa tips fo...2020-01-2300 minVamejo Travel PodcastKnowing The Beauty of Tanzania with Peace Mathew KipuyoIn this episode, I had a conversation with Peace Mathew Kipuyo, a super talented Videographer and Storyteller from Arusha, Tanzania currently working on the African To The World Project.
Peace is also from the legendary Maasai tribe and takes us in a bit on what it means to be a Maasai.
Peace found his passion for videography when he was studying in China.
In this episode, you will also learn about his adventures and experiences in China and travelling around parts of Asia.
We met in Ghana and I enjoyed every minute of our conversation. As a Ghanaian and West Afric...2020-01-1600 minVamejo Travel PodcastTips to Navigate Travel with April NegoIn this episode, I talk to April Nego, a Ghanaian YouTuber and Vlogger.
April shares what inspired her to start travelling and tips on how not to get arrested on your travels. April also shares several tips and hacks to navigate your travels.
Enjoy the episode.
Resources shared in this episode:
April's YouTube Channel
2. Couchsurfing
3. Currency Exchange
4. Mountain Afadjato
Photos of April on this episode is by the YouTuber and talented Photographer Nii Ayi @niiayivisuals
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If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review to...2020-01-0900 minVamejo Travel Podcast12 Ways To Make Money For Your TravelsHappy new year to you and welcome to 2020, a new decade!
In this solo episode, I share 12 ways to make money for your travels.
I hope you find value in this episode and you are able to use as many as you can to make money for your future travels.
Here are my recommendations on 12 ways to make money for your travels:
Charge for “pick my brain” sessions
Social Media management
Designing graphics and slide decks
Video editing
Producing or editing podcasts
Letting people in your affiliate links to buy things on amazon
Updating websites for small businesses and individuals
Copy...2020-01-0200 minVamejo Travel Podcast12 Reasons People Don't Travel and How to Beat The ExcusesHello everyone. I trust you’re well and you had a lovely Christmas or holidays if you don’t celebrate Christmas.
In today’s solo episode,I share some of the limiting beliefs or top reasons why people don’t travel and my tips on how to
overcome it if one or some applies to you, so together you can travel, learn and grow.
The things I share are my opinions as a result of years of observation, my curiosity to find answers and personal experience.
Why people don’t travel and how you can.
I don’t know where or when to g...2019-12-2700 minVamejo Travel PodcastHow to Balance a 9 to 5 and Travel with Caleb Mensa-BonsuCaleb is a super cool and smart Ghanaian Traveller, who has a 9 to 5 job in a bank.
He also has a travel side hustle he set up with his friend Kevin, called The Travel Clan, which has a solid potential to be his main gig in the future.
In this episode, Caleb shares how he grew up with books, instead of toys, his first international school trip, how he caught the travel bug, saving for travel, visa tips, the generosity of Africans, our similarities, differences and a lot more.
In 2020, Caleb plans to backpack through 15 West African countries. You bet...2019-12-1900 minVamejo Travel PodcastExploring Destination Africa with Steve AbabioIn this episode, I talk to the amazing and legendary Steve Ababio.
Steve, is an accomplished Ghanaian photographer and filmmaker who is behind the Destination Africa Project. He and his team are shaping the positive narrative of Africa through producing quality visuals (photos and videos) of the continent.
We talked about his fascinating childhood growing up in Australia and Papua New Guinea to why he is passionate about Africa and travel.
Steve tells us about his favourite African countries so far, Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe
He also shares tips on what to do and where to go...2019-12-1200 minVamejo Travel PodcastVamejo Travel Welcome EpisodeHello everyone! Welcome to Vamejo Travel Podcast. I am super excited to be hosting this podcast and glad you are here and will find value in this podcast.
This place will be the place for travel stories and tips for Africans and non Africans who are passionate about exploring Africa and the world. And if you are travelling on an African passport, we have you covered.
Vamejo means, "come lets go" in the Ewe language, spoken in parts of Ghana, Togo and Benin. I am calling Africans and non-Africans passionate about travelling Africa and the world to come let's go tr...2019-11-2700 min