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Melanin and Miles Travel PodcastTravel Ratings: Peru, San Francisco, Barcelona | EP. 168Sharing our travel ratings out of 10 for Janelle’s trip to Peru, Joi’s trip to San Francisco and both of our experiences in Barcelona, Spain. Leave a comment in the Spotify app to let us know your ratings! 2025-02-2518 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastTravel Ratings: Tokyo, Little Cayman, Seattle and Bend | EP. 167To kick off 2025, we have a new series in which we will rate every destination we traveled to in the past year on a scale of 1 to 10! In this episode, we will rate Janelle's January 2024 travels to Tokyo, Japan, Little Cayman, Seattle, Washington, and Bend, Oregon.2025-02-1118 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastWhy you need to go to Cartagena | EP. 166Cartagena, Colombia is a bucket list travel destination for Black Americans & it's a PARTY CITY! Joi is breaking down the 5-day trip she took for her 25th birthday in August. These are the best things to see, eat and do in Cartagena. Full Itinerary Breakdown: https://www.melaninandmiles.com/episodes/how-to-spend-5-days-in-cartagena-colombia-ep-1662024-01-3030 minMelanin and Miles Travel Podcast24 Hours in Chicago | EP. 163Spend the day with Janelle in Chicago. Janelle has a long layover in the city and was not going to waste it in the airport. Find out what you could do SOLO with only 1 day in Chicago. Some of her favorite destinations/activities are linked below.
Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour
Skydeck Chicago
Ciccio Mio - Italian Restaurant
2023-04-1808 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastMommy and Me in Cancun | EP. 162This week Janelle and her mom, Cynthia, chat about a recent trip to Cancun, Mexico. If you want to travel with family or someone that wants an easy trip, Cancun is a great destination. We did a lot in 4 days and we were never disappointed by services, food, or activities. 2023-04-0416 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastLet's go to Maui | EP. 160Welcome Back!! It's a new season after a long break. Listen to one of Janelle's favorite solo trips from last year on the island of Maui in Hawaii.2023-03-0708 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastThe TEA on Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas | EP. 159Joi breaks down her trip to Mexico City in Cabo San Lucas. Learn the best things to do and where the best food is.2022-09-0615 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastDisneyland But as an Adult | EP. 152Joi shares her 2 day itinerary to Disneyland and Disneyland California Adventure in Anaheim California. Learn how to plan your trip, what to bring, how to use the Disney app and plan your rides and the best food to have.2022-07-1218 min
Melanin and Miles Travel PodcastBlack Spaces in Seattle | EP. 149This summer Janelle has been doing an internship in Seattle and wanted to do an episode recapping some of the highlights of the city and what it’s like being a Black woman in the area. Janelle lists some of her favorite Black-owned eateries and attractions in the city and explains how she found out how to network and find other Black professionals in the area.2022-06-2115 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastVancouver, B.C. with Janelle | EP. 148This week Janelle talks about her recent trip to Canada! Janelle spent her long weekend in Vancouver, British Colombia and talks about nightlife, restaurants, and day activities in the city. She definitely enjoyed her trip, listen to find out more.2022-06-1418 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastJoi’s Hawaii Adventure | EP. 143Hear Joi’s Oahu trip recap including her visits to Lanikai Beach, Moana Hike, Polynesian Cultural Center, Ala Moana Shopping, Botanical Gardens. Also hear the story of her first experience in first class with Delta One.2022-05-1023 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastTravel and Grad School | EP. 138This week Janelle talks about her experience with travel while being in graduate school. Her research involves a lot of international travel and explains how she was able to do a lot of internships, conferences, and research experiences outside of her hometown.2022-04-0510 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastCayman Islands (Grand, Little, and Brac) | EP. 134This week Janelle talks about her time in the Cayman Islands during the months of January and February. Listen to hear about some of her favorite and least favorite things about these Caribbean islands. Don't forget to check out my favorite travel jewelry! Go to shop.analuisa.com/melanin this sale is too good to be true, and won't last long! Enjoy 20% OFF the entire Ana Luisa's website today! https://shop.analuisa.com/melanin
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#analuisany2022-03-0814 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastAfro Nation 2021 | EP. 112This week Janelle talks about her trip to Las Vegas, NV for the Afro Nation festival. Listen to hear about Janelle’s weekend trip where she saw Rema, Wizkid, Davido and more preform. You can also find out more about her opinion of Vegas, different restaurants she tried, and whether or not she would go to the next festival.2021-10-0526 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastSummer Trip to Greece (Part II: Santorini and Crete) | EP. 111This week Janelle does a quick recap of her trip to Greece during the first couple weeks of September. In this episode, she continues from last week and does a quick explanation of her time in Santorini and Crete. She also talks about the covid restrictions/requirements during her travels.2021-09-2814 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastSummer Trip to Greece (Part 1: Planning and Athens) | EP. 110This week Janelle does a quick recap of her trip to Greece during the first couple weeks of September. In this episode, she does a quick explanation of the planning of her trip and what it was like in Athens during her stay.2021-09-2118 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastJoi and Janelle End of Summer Travel and Life Updates | EP. 109In this weeks episode Joi and Janelle talk about their personal travel and life updates. They also mention a lot of coronavirus updates relating to travel, our opinions, the vaccine, and travel tips for those looking to plan trips. Listen to hear their updates. Also let us know how you're staying safe, dealing with the virus, and traveling this year. Receive a complementary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at melaninandmiles.com/pin2021-09-1425 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastA Summer in French Polynesia | EP. 105This week Janelle talks about her 2021 summer. She did a 10-week internship that allowed her to travel to Los Angeles and Catalina Island in California and Tahiti and Moorea in French Polynesia. Listen to learn more about her adventures in each place.2021-08-1723 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastSummer 2021 (Life, Travel, and COVID Updates) | EP. 94In this weeks episode Janelle talks about her personal travel and life updates. Also, she mentions a lot of coronavirus updates relating to travel, our opinions, the vaccine, and travel tips for those looking to plan trips. Listen to hear her updates let us know how you're staying safe, dealing with the virus, and traveling this year. Receive a complementary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at melaninandmiles.com/pin2021-06-0110 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastMiami Spring Break | EP. 85Janelle talks about her 2021 spring break trip. Listen as she talks about planning, what her trip was like, and how she felt about Miami. Let us know where you went for spring break in the comments. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2021-03-3017 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastThe Traveling Child: How to Work Full-Time in Blogging and Travel the World with Family| EP. 80In this week's episode, Joi interviews Monet Hambrick, a full-time working woman, wife and mama of two. Monet is the writer behind this family travel blog, The Traveling Child. In addition, she is a contributor for The Points Guy and Essence.com. Monet talks about how she started her blog and travel brand + how she's been able to collaborate with amazing brands to travel for free as well as make a full-time living from travel blogging. Lastly, Monet gives tips on traveling with family when it comes to keeping things affordable and packing light.2021-02-2355 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastWhat’s Eva Up To? | EP. 79This week we interviewed Eva, who shares her travel story from both before and after COVID. Be sure to listen to some of her favorite travel experiences and follow her on instagram (@evaoliva_travels) to see her future plans. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2021-02-1636 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastJetsetta on a Budget | EP. 78This week we interviewed Honorine, who talks about her experiences as a budget traveler. Be sure to listen to some of her favorite travel experiences and follow her on instagram (@jetsetta2.0) to see her future plans. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2021-02-0929 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastAround the World with Grace | EP. 77This week we interviewed Grace, who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, spent most of her childhood in Belgium, and is now living in the United States as a working professional. Listen to Grace’s travel stories, how she feels about living in the US compared to Europe and Africa, and how she’s been running a business and traveling through a global pandemic. Find out more about Grace through her business page @byfazila2021-02-0220 minMelanin and Miles Travel Podcast@BlackGirlTravelSlay | EP. 76This week we interviewed Alise Graves, founder of @BlackGirlTravelSlay. Listen to find out about her first 2021 travel story to Haiti, how she started @blackgirltravel slay and some of their upcoming trips, and advice for those looking to travel during a global pandemic. Be sure to check out their upcoming trips here.2021-01-2629 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastThe City of Brotherly Love | EP. 75Detailing the best food, fashion and fun activities to do during a trip to Philadelphia, PA!2021-01-1916 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastBrittany and Black Women Travels | EP. 74This week we interviews Brittany, a certified personal trainer and founder of Brittany Noelle Fitness and Black Women Travels. She's committed to teaching people how to fit fitness into their lifestyles while also inspiring Women of Color to travel and explore. Find out more about Brittany's travel blog on instagram @blackwomentravels or on the website linktr.ee/Blackwomentravels. You can also follow her personal page (b_noellefitness) to learn more about her as a fitness coach.2021-01-1219 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastNew Year, New Me | EP. 73Welcome back to Melanin and Miles and Happy New Year! We’re both very excited to be starting season 5 of the podcast and this week we want to begin with a quick check in on your hosts. The both of us will go through some life and travel updates, so you can hear what some of our plans are for 2021. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2021-01-0511 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastHoliday Travel | EP. 72This week we're talking about holiday travel. Listen to hear everything from a pros/cons list on these trips, previous trips we've taken, and general advice for traveling during the holidays. Use this episode to help plan for next year. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2020-12-2915 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastBlack Women Travel Podcast | EP. 71This week we are talking to Wanda, host of Black Women Travel Podcast. This podcast shares the stories of Black women who dreamed to make travel a priority. This community of bold women from all over the world have varied travel stories including short-term travelers based in a country to long term travelers living or working abroad. Listen to learn more about Wanda’s travel stories and how she started her podcast. Find more about the podcast on their website (bit.ly/2LoXGmr) and socials (@bwtpod).2020-12-2231 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastTravel Hacking with Sheldon | EP. 70Today we are going to be diving into travel hacking otherwise known as traveling for free. Our guest today is Sheldon Martin, who is 27 years old from San Diego, CA. He’s an entrepreneur with several different businesses that all fall in the credit, finance, and travel hacking space. Sheldon has traveled to 26 countries and has been to 30 out of the 50 states in the USA. Not to mention he does his traveling for free or a fraction of the original cost using credit/travel hacks! Be sure to follow Sheldon for more hacks https://www.instagram.com/creditsheldon/2020-12-1535 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastJanelle in the Wild West | EP. 69This week Janelle talks about living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Listen to find out more about here life in Oregon, some of her recent travel stories, and her favorite and least favorite things about the state. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2020-12-0818 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastJhaelynn and Sizije Travel Co | EP. 68This week we interviewed Jhaelynn, founder of Sizije Travel Co. Listen as she talks about some of her recent travel experiences, how she started Sizije Travel Co, and what the company offers. Find out more about upcoming trips and other opportunities with @sizijetravel at https://www.sizijetravel.com/ and Jhaelynn on instagram @llcooljhae. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2020-12-0127 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastGaetan Goes West (DRC to USA) | EP. 67This week we interviewed Gaetan. Gaetan was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but moved to the US for university. Listen as Gaetan talks about his initial culture shock in the US, his life as an international student, funny travel stories, and some of his favorite things about the Congo. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2020-11-2423 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastAnjelika and Black Travel Go | EP. 66As an avid traveler, Anjelika believes strongly in representation in travel. Through her brand Black Travel Go, she strives to make it a safe place for BIPOC travelers to come and be inspired to travel, by connecting with other black travelers. Through her digital activism she has grown the community to a growing 33K followers, with new members joining everyday. Listen to this weeks episode to learn more about @blacktravelgo and some of @anjelikaperry travel stories.2020-11-1736 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastThe Life of Lawrence (Destination Weddings, Living in the Philippines, and Other Travel) | EP. 65This week we interviewed Lawrence. Lawrence and his wife have been traveling full time for a little over a year now. They had a destination wedding in Cancun which gave them the itch to travel. Over a year ago they moved to the Philippines to focus on exploring Southeast Asia and working remotely. Since they’ve arrived to Manila, they have been too many beautiful islands in PH, have seen Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand. Listen to Lawerence talk about many of his travel experiences and his opinions on living in the Philippines and having a destination wedding compared to a tr...2020-11-1040 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastStanford to Study Abroad (South Africa, Bosnia and Herzegovina) | EP. 64This week we interviewed Malia. Malia is a 20-something travel creative based in California. When she’s not binge watching Love Island or working with students in Higher Education, she’s off exploring the world! During her time at Stanford University, Malia spent time living abroad in Cape Town, South Africa and Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Frustrated with the lack of critical conversations in the travel social media space, Malia founded @alikaadventure with a focus on mindful travel - applying the social justice themes of equity, access, and accurate histories to our travel behaviors. Listen to Malia talk about her study abr...2020-11-0339 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastDrop in on Donny (Aruba, Mexico, and many Carnival Celebrations) | EP. 63This week we are interviewing Donny, Hampton University alumnus, pharmacist, and wold traveler. Listen as he talks about his passion for travel, recent travel stories, and some of his funniest travel experiences so far. Follow more of Donny’s travel stories on instagram @dropinondp . Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2020-10-2733 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastTalia Talks Travel and Cruises | EP. 62This week we interviewed Natalia. Janelle is really good friends with Natalia and has traveled to many countries and continents with her. Natalia has also traveled and lived in many places by herself, with family, and other friends. Listen as she talks about some of her favorite trips, cruises, and advice for those with busy schedules that are looking to travel more. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2020-10-2023 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastHBCU Life in the Caribbean | EP. 61This week we interviewed Alexys. She finished her undergraduate degree at Norfolk State University and is now pursuing her masters at the University of Virgin Islands in St. Thomas. Listen as she talks about her life and move to St. Thomas and her experience attending both HBCU’s at a young age. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2020-10-1324 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastLet's take a BAE-cation | EP. 60In this episode, Joi and her boyfriend Brandon recap their previous bae-cation trips to places like Spain, Mexico and Hawaii. Get ready for some funny stories as well as advice for couples planning their next (or first) vacation together. Follow Bradon and Joi's couples page at https://www.instagram.com/cherryandcurls/2020-10-0631 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastDid COVID Stop Travel? | EP. 59This week we interviewed Cassy Isabella. She is a multi-disciplined creative, hailing from Toronto, who has been working in both the travel industry and social work field for over four years. Her combined passions make it her priority to curate travel experiences that are not only fun but are done in an ethical and affordable manner that gives back to the local communities they touch. Listen as she talks about how she started traveling, her most recent travel experience, and starting The Roaming Republic. Find out more about Cassy on IG @bellaworldwide or on The Roaming Republic website https...2020-09-2928 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastHow Keisha Started Her Own Travel Agency | EP. 58This week's interview is with Keisha, founder of Tickled Pink Travel Agency. Tickled Pink Travel Agency is a full-service agency specializing in black women group travels, Adventure traveling together and providing trip ideas. Keisha outlines the process of becoming a travel agent, how to market your business as a travel agent and how to plan the best trips as a travel agent. Lastly, Keisha explains how she is pivoting her business during COVID-19 and the changes the travel industry is going through. Book a trip with Keisha here: http://tickledpinkgrouptrips.com/2020-09-2233 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastVacations to Staycations | EP. 57This week we want to talk all about staycations. While it is nice to visit far places, you do not need to travel across the world or country to be traveling. You can literally travel anywhere including your own backyard. Take advantage of what’s nearby and find those local hidden gems. Don't forget to leave a review to let us know what you think on Apple Podcasts.2020-09-1514 minMelanin and Miles Travel Podcast#HBCUTravel with Founders of En Root Travel, LLC. | EP. 56This week we are talking with Tyshana and Nicole, founder of En Root Travel, LLC., a travel group for HBCU alumni dedicated to tourism, service, and culture. Listen as they talk about starting a business as young adults early in their careers, personal travel stories, and their advice for travelers and business owners during a global pandemic. Be sure to learn more about En Root Travel, LLC. on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @enroottravel and on their website enroottravel.com .2020-09-0825 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastCOVID-19 Travel Updates | EP. 55Traveling can be very overwhelming, especially during a global pandemic. This week we talk about both travel and life updates to begin our 4th season of the podcast. COVID-19 has completely changed the travel industry, so listen to find out more about where you can travel and how to travel safely during these crazy times.2020-09-0120 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastMoving Across the Country… Or World (Part 2: Moving Day) | EP. 54This week we are following up with last weeks episode on moving. In this episode we talk about moving day, adjusting to a new city, staying in touch with loved ones, and returning home if it’s a short term move. Listen for some advice, stories, and more related to moving. If you liked this episode, don’t forget to check out part 1!2020-08-2514 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastMoving Across The Country...or World Pt.1 Preparing | EP. 53In this episode we talk about what it takes to move out. We explain our own experiences moving for college, internships, study abroad, and jobs. Listen to hear advice for what to pack, finding housing, finding transportation, and more. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2020-08-1825 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastLearning Japanese Culture | EP. 52Today we’re interviewing Heidy, a first generation Latina studying International Business and Trade at Florida Atlantic University. She recently attempted to study abroad in Japan, but had to leave her program 2 months early because of COVID-19. Listen as she talks about her experience living in Japan, Japanese culture, and how she was able to return home safely during a global pandemic.2020-08-1130 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastYanique Interns in Thailand | EP. 51This week we interviewed Yanique, a recent graduate from City College of New York. While in school she participated in a program called Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT). We’ve already talked a little about this program in a previous interview with Sheevah, who did this in South Africa. However, Yanique has a little more info about the program in Thailand and she also talks about some of her other travel experiences.2020-08-0426 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastVolunteers Around the World | EP. 50There are several different reasons for travel and this week we want to talk more about service trips. Today we are interviewing Courtney and Caela, both graduates from Hampton University and studied Biology on a Pre-med track. Courtney and Caela volunteered with Volunteers Around the World. This organization gives students the opportunity to work with experienced medical professionals in areas of need and also gives free time to travel in the host country and experience a new culture. Caela went to Peru with this organization and Courtney did the same trip in Peru and another in Vietnam.2020-07-2827 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastDubai is the Best with Leeza Rants | EP. 49This week we interviewed Leeza Smith, podcast host of Leeza Rants Podcast. She recently traveled to Dubai and told us all about her trip. She talks about preparing to go, the highlights of her trip, being black in Dubai and other travel destinations. Listen to find out why Leeza thinks Dubai is really one of the best places to travel as a young black woman.2020-07-2121 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastWorst Case Scenarios | EP. 48This week we want to talk about everything that can go wrong when traveling. Traveling can be a lot of fun and can seem very carefree at times, but we would be lying if we said nothing ever goes wrong. We don't want you to feel discouraged from traveling, so we talk about the stressful parts of a trip and give advice for what to do in these unfortunate situations.2020-07-1422 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastHow to Start Your Own Travel Brand with Black Travel Box Founder Orion Brown | EP. 47Orion Brown is the Founder of BlackTravelBox® a lifestyle travel brand. Its purpose is to give women of color a brand they could trust for their travel personal care needs. As Black travelers, we have a few places we can find products that work for our hair and skin care needs. In this week's episode, she discusses how she started her brand and advice for anyone looking to start a business in the travel space.2020-07-0736 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastAriel and You Trippin’ Travel Co | EP. 46In this weeks episode we interviewed Ariel. Ariel has traveled all over the world, some places include Italy, France, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala and England. She is based out of Miami and is a travel influencer, blogger, and social media coach that talks about affordable and frequent travel on her blog You Trippin Travel Co. Listen as she talks about her blog, sponsoring a child in Guatemala, study abroad, and more interesting travel stories.2020-06-3031 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastInternships and Study Abroad with Syeda (Nicaragua and Peru) | EP. 45This week we interviewed Syeda who goes to Arizona State University. While in school she studied abroad in Peru and interned in Nicaragua. Listen as she talks about her study abroad and internship experiences, what it’s like being Black and American in South America, and some other interesting stories while traveling.2020-06-2332 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastStudy Abroad and STEM in South Africa with Sheevah | EP. 44In this weeks episode we interviewed Sheevah, a graduate from Virginia State University. While in school she spent a summer interning in South Africa focusing on biomedical research. Listen as she talks about how she got an all expense paid trip to live in South Africa and got paid to do this.2020-06-1629 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastSit Down, Sis | EP. 43Today we interviewed Grace, founder of podcast Sit Down, Sis and online magazine, Sorella Magazine. Through both platforms she gives her personal opinion on all things related to Black womanhood including travel. Listen as she talks about some of her personal travel experiences, study abroad, and what it's like to be a black female traveler. 2020-06-0931 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastJourneys with Sojourner (Studying, Interning, and Living Abroad) | EP. 42This week we are interviewing Sojourner White. She helps students and young professionals incorporate travel into their careers. This passion comes from past experiences studying abroad in Granada, Spain and Morocco, living abroad as a Fulbright Fellow in Logroño, Spain and interning abroad in Berlin. As a graduate student and travel blogger and writer Sojourner has a lot of great stories that she would like to share with us today.
Find more of Sojourner’s travel stories at http://sojournies.com/2020-06-0239 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastAshley and Melanin on the Map | EP. 41Today we interviewed Ashley, founder of @MelaninOnTheMap, a minority travel APP showing travelers how to travel more, travel for less, and get paid. Ashley is a Howard University graduate, producer, and founder of Melanin on the Map. She grew up first generation American, with parents of Caribbean descent. Culture and travel has been a passion of hers from a young age, having traveled to over 10 countries before the age of 25. Ashley realized the positive impact travel has had on her life throughout the years, which soon led her into a career helping other minorities experience the same.2020-05-2631 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastEmergency Exit from London: Kemi's COVID-19 Travel Story | EP. 40Today we’re interviewing Kemi, a junior at University of Michigan and studies Psychology. She recently attempted to study abroad in London for the spring 2020 semester. However, she had to leave her program in London 3 months early because of COVID-19. 2020-05-1925 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastIn Living Color… Abroad | EP. 39Angel is an International Educator originally from Brooklyn, NY but is now living in Costa Rica not only as an educator, but also a podcast host. He is the host of In Living Color… Abroad, a podcast where black and brown people from all over the world tell their stories about travel and living abroad. Listen to Angel tell us about his move to Costa Rica, how he started his podcast, and some of his travel experiences. Also, check out our interview in his podcast where we talk more about Melanin and Miles.2020-05-1233 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastExperience Bolivia with Ebony | EP. 38In this weeks episode we interviewed Ebony who studied abroad in Bolivia. She is a graduating senior that attends Smith University and majors in Computer Science with a minor in Spanish. She did a program with SIT Multiculturalism Globalization and Social Change for her 2019 spring semester. Listen as Ebony talks about being immersed in the culture, being black and American in Bolivia, her travel experiences, and more.2020-05-0531 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastCourtney’s Life in Seoul | EP. 37In this episode we interview Courtney, a graduating senior at Hampton University. She studies Biology on a pre-med track and lived in South Korea for a total of 4 years. She first moved at a young age and then returned during her freshman and sophomore year of high school. Listen as Courtney talks about what it was like being black in South Korea, being a military kid, and some of her travel experiences.2020-04-2829 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastSustainable Travel, Ecotourism, and Earth Day | EP. 36Tomorrow is April 22nd and the 50th anniversary for Earth Day, so in this episode we talk about sustainable travel. Travel essentially relies on burning fossil fuels everything from your flight, to accommodations, and even certain excursions can contribute to climate change and other environmental issues. It’s important that we don’t overlook these issues and take into consideration what our environmental impact will be from the trips we take. Listen to learn more about ecotourism and tips on how to travel sustainably .2020-04-2112 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastSummers in Europe with Miracle (Amsterdam, Belgium, and the UK) | EP. 35This week we interviewed Miracle who studied abroad in both the UK and the Netherlands during the summer of 2018. She is a graduating senior that attends Hampton University. She majors in Strategic Communications and minors in Liberal Studies. Listen to her talk about her study abroad experience, travel through Europe, being black in Europe, and scholarship opportunities.2020-04-1441 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastGroup vs Solo Travel | EP. 34In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of doing both group and solo travel. We also talk about some of our experiences in both situations and which type of travel we prefer. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2020-04-0717 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastSpring Break (Part 2: Half Moon Cay, Cruise Ships, and Swan Boats) | EP.33This is part 2 of our spring break trip to the Bahamas. In this episode Zaria and Janelle talk about the rest of the time they spent on Carnival Liberty, the island Half Moon Cay, and the time they spent in Lake Eola Park near downtown Orlando, FL. Enjoy and go back to part 1 if you missed it last week!2020-03-3121 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastSpring Break (Part 1: Beaches, Bars, and the Bahamas) | EP. 32This is our spring break recap. In this episode Zaria and I talk about the time we spent in Florida, the Bahamas and on the Carnival Liberty cruise ship. We talk about the first half of our trip which was spent in the airport, Cocoa Beach and Nassau. Listen to find out more about our cruise, the beaches, a bar hopping tour, and more!2020-03-2432 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastQuarantine and Chill | EP. 31In this weeks episode we talk about the novelty coronavirus, our opinions, advice for travelers, and how it is impacting our travel. Listen to find out how we're staying safe, surviving social distancing and the craziness the world is today. Let us know how you're staying safe and dealing with the virus.2020-03-1733 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastOur Guide to Planning Spring Break | EP. 30Neither of us has had a true college spring break. That might have been different if we had a podcast to listen to that talked about what it really takes to plan it in a cost-effective way. There are many challenges to organizing the perfect spring break, so in this episode we want to discuss tips for how to successfully plan your trip. We also talk about our upcoming spring break plans and some of our favorite destinations.2020-03-1018 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastGeneva, Zürich, and Lausanne: Being Black in Switzerland | EP. 29In this episode we interview Aman, a graduating senior at Hampton University double majoring in Political Science and International Studies. In the summer of 2019 she studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland for seven weeks. Aman talks about her study abroad program, travel experiences in Europe, and what it was like being black in Switzerland. Listen to find out why Aman now loves this country and can’t wait to visit Switzerland again.2020-03-0332 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastComing to America: Josette’s Move from Trinidad to the US | EP. 28In this weeks episode we interviewed Josette, a graduate student at Hampton University, who grew up and lived most of her life in Trinidad and attended St. George's University in Grenada. However, she is now studying in the US at Hampton University for a graduate program in Marine Science. She talks to us about different culture shocks she faced after several different moves and what it’s like being black in the Caribbean vs being black in America.2020-02-2519 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastLovely Adventures of Lydia: Living in Cameroon | EP. 27In this week’s episode we interview Lydia who studied and lived in Cameroon. Lydia is a junior that attends Hampton University and is a Strategic Communications Major and Liberal Studies minor. She studied abroad with the School of International Training's program for Cultural Development and Social Change in Cameroon, which is also her country of origin.
Check out Lydia’s travel blog:
https://thelovelyadventuresoflydia.travel.blog/2020-02-1838 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastBlack in Hong Kong: Amari’s Experience Living in Asia for 4 Months | EP. 26In this week’s episode we are interviewing Amari Page who is a graduating senior at the University of Southern California. In 2019, she completed a study abroad program in Hong Kong for 4 months and was able to travel all around the hemisphere to countries like Thailand, Australia and more. Amari talks about why she would want to move to Hong Kong after her experience there. Additionally, she reflects on times she felt uncomfortable as a Black American traveling around Asia.2020-02-1139 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastAre We There Yet? A Complete Guide to Road Trips | EP. 25Road trips are sometimes the best or cheapest way to travel. In this episode we talk about some of our good and bad experiences on road trips, what you should bring and how to prepare for a road trip to avoid creating stressful memories.
Make sure you check out our merchandise! We have the Melanin and Miles logo on a variety of items that can be used on a regular day or for any vacation. Get your new merchandise now at melaninandmiles.com/shop2020-02-0424 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastTajine and Travel: Nahlah’s 1-Month Morocco Experience in Rabat | EP. 24Today we are interviewing Nahlah who is a graduating senior at Howard University. She studies political science with a minor in playwriting and did a study abroad program in Morocco. Learn how she chose where to study abroad, and how she traveled around Africa and Europe while taking classes. We discuss her experience being a black American in Morocco and how Moroccan culture affected her experience studying abroad. She also touches on some of her best and worst times while living abroad.2020-01-2837 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastHow to Shoot Great Travel Photos and Videos | EP. 23In this week's episode, we get into how we take great travel photos and videos during our trips and the specific tips you can use to uplevel your travel content. Also, we get into gear we take with us and how to still enjoy your trip without being glued to your screen the entire time. Subscribe on Youtube and follow us on Instagram and Facebook too see our content.
Make sure you get your hands on our free Budget Babe travel guide to learn the top 10 ways you can be saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars...2020-01-2120 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastWhat’s in Your Toiletry Bag? | EP. 22As black women, we use a lot of products for both hair and skin care. Sadly we can’t travel with full sizes of everything in our luggage when flying. In this episode, we unpack what we carry in our toiletry bags and discuss our top tips for maintaining your hair, skin and other beauty routines while traveling.
Make sure you get your hands on our free Budget Babe travel guide to learn the top 10 ways you can be saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your next travel adventure. Get the free guide straight to yo...2020-01-1419 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastJamaica Recap: Rum Punch, Reggae, and Jerk Chicken | EP. 21Happy New Year! In our season 2 opener of Melanin and Miles, we want to recap Joi’s first Squad Retreat (group travel trip) to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The retreat was from December 19th to the 22nd (Thursday-Sunday) with 10 women who signed up. We enjoyed the RIU Reggae resort, ate a lot of food, had a Fros in Focus goal-setting session, a beauty excursion, a pool party, and a lot of nightlife. We also climbed Dunn’s River Falls, took a party cruise, and snorkeled a coral reef with tropical fish! Get notified about future retreats by joining Joi’s email...2020-01-0735 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastOur 2019 Travel Reflection + 2020 Bucket List Destinations | EP. 20Happy New Year! In our final episode of the year (and season 1) we both list where we were blessed enough to travel throughout 2019. We also touch upon where we would like to go in 2020. Get ready for season 2 y'all! If you have been listening and enjoying, please leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts.2019-12-3118 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastWe went to THAILAND (Part 2: Beach Day Trip, Waterfalls, Elephants and 2-hour Massages) | EP. 19This is part 2 of our Thailand trip recap. In this episode, we discuss the day trips we went on to get some time out of Bangkok. We got to visit the beach at Coral Island after taking a car ride and boat ride to Pattaya City. Later on in the trip, we did a day trip to Erawan Waterfall to see the 7-tiered waterfall where we swam and admired nature. That day we also experienced a true THAI MASSAGE and relaxed. Lastly, we experienced a problematic elephant sanctuary (unplanned!) that claimed to be only a bathing experience. Enjoy and...2019-12-2440 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastWe went to THAILAND! (Part 1: 24+ hours flying, Airbnb Review, First Days Exploring Bangkok) | EP. 18This is part ONE of two of our Thailand trip recap. We traveled to Bangkok together for 4.5 days over Thanksgiving break and 48+ hours of travel. In this episode, we discuss how we planned the trip, found flights for $500 round trip from the USA, reviewing our China Eastern Airlines experience, what we thought of our Airbnb in Bangkok and first impressions of the city. Hear our interesting experience of being black in Asia while visiting famous Thai temples... We also took a Thai cooking class on Thanksgiving day. Enjoy and get ready for part 2 next week!2019-12-1735 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastBienvenidos a Argentina: Ayana's Experience Living in South America While Black | EP. 17Today we are interviewing Ayana Culhane who is a graduating senior at Hampton University. She studies psychology with a minor in Spanish and did a study abroad program in Argentina. Learn how she chose where to study abroad and how she learned the language before leaving the US. We discuss her experience being a black American in South America and how the history of Argentina played into her experience studying abroad. She also touches on how having brown skin in Argentina is a unique experience, even for the native people who live there.2019-12-1033 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastAfrica is NOT a Country: Kiyanna's experience being a Black American in Ghana | EP. 16Today we are kicking off our interviews around the world series where we talk to young black women who have experienced unique travel lifestyles abroad. This first interview is with Kiyanna Thomas. She is a graduating senior that also attends Hampton University. She is a Biology pre-med major and over the summer she did a study abroad program in Ghana. We discuss how she chose her study abroad program, her experience being a black American in Ghana, culture shock and her most memorable times abroad. Lastly, she gives advice on anyone wanting to live in Ghana short term and...2019-12-0436 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastHow to Plan a Trip to Any Place in the World | EP. 15Want to plan a trip? In this episode we get into everything you will need to plan an amazing trip without a travel company. Topics include transportation, accommodation, things to do, budgeting, and more!2019-11-2630 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastTraveling While Vegetarian | EP. 14Food is one of the best things to try when going to a new place. However, food can get complicated if you have dietary restrictions. In this episode we talk about our favorite and least favorite travel destinations for food, our dietary restrictions, and what it’s like traveling as a vegetarian. Other topics include traveling with allergies, or other medical conditions that may limit what you can eat.2019-11-1923 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastBest and Worst of Europe Travel | EP. 13In this episode, we get into some of our experiences with European travel and our favorite and least favorite countries in Europe. Other topics include exposing some popular cities in the US and general advice for traveling around the continent.2019-11-1224 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastYour Guide to Travel in the USA | EP. 12In this episode, we get into some of our experiences with domestic travel and our favorite and least favorite cities in the United States. Other topics include exposing some popular cities in the US and general advice for traveling around the country.2019-11-0532 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastMargs, Mojitos, Moscato: Our LIT Travel Stories | EP. 11In this episode, we get real personal and talk about some of our crazy nights out in foreign countries. Nightlife abroad is a different beast so we are gonna help you navigate getting lit and staying safe on your next trip.2019-10-2927 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastStudy Abroad Part 3: Living in New Country | EP. 10Interested in studying abroad? Today we’re getting into the pros and cons of everything while abroad. Topics include host families, classwork, language barriers, culture shock, budgeting, and what it’s like coming home after a study abroad experience.2019-10-2232 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastStudy Abroad Part 2: Preparing for Your Trip | EP. 09Interested in studying abroad? In this episode we get into everything you need to prepare for studying in a new country. Topics include how to find the right program, the application process, scholarships, and everything you’ll need before you go.2019-10-1531 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastStudy Abroad Part 1: Our Experience | EP. 08Interested in studying abroad? In this episode we get into our study abroad experiences in Spain. We will talk about how we picked our destination, how long we were gone, our study abroad programs, and our unique experiences living in a new country.2019-10-0832 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastThe Only Packing Guide You’ll Ever Need | EP. 07Need help packing? In this episode we talk about our packing experiences and give advice on how to pack for both short and long trips (anywhere from 2 days to 4 months), based off of our struggles.2019-10-0117 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastNon-English Speaking Countries: Your Guide to Learning the Language | EP. 06In this episode we want to get into language barriers and challenges when traveling. Not being fluent in a language shouldn’t discourage you from traveling to a new place, so we want to share how we deal with language barriers. Other topics include tips on key phrases to know when traveling, best apps to use when learning a new language, and classroom vs immersion learning.2019-09-2417 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastExposing Our Worst Airline Experiences | EP. 05In this episode we get into our favorite and least favorite airlines, expose our worst airport and airline experiences, and give general advice for booking a flight.2019-09-1734 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastMust-Have Travel Tools, Apps and Websites | EP. 04Today we get into our favorite travel newsletters, apps, websites, and companies. Learn more about these travel tools and our upcoming group travel destination in this episode. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2019-09-1016 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastBeing Black and Abroad | EP. 03We have both experienced positive and negative things while traveling. In this episode we get into what it’s like being black and American around the world. Learn more about the black traveling community on social media and our experiences in some of the different countries that we’ve been. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2019-09-1028 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastHow We Finesse Free Travel | EP. 02How do we travel so much? How are we not broke? Today we get into travel finesse as university students. In this episode learn more about discounted travel, free travel, available resources, tips and experiences. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2019-09-1031 minMelanin and Miles Travel PodcastWelcome to Melanin and MilesWelcome to Melanin and Miles! We are your hosts, Joi and Janelle, two black girls in our 20s who have traveled to over 25 countries and 5 continents. Learn more about our backgrounds, how we started traveling and our favorite + least favorite travel experiences in this episode. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin2019-09-0327 min