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Catching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #021: Dating While Traveling w/ BreeOur podcast is called Catching Flights and Feelings, and today we're getting deep into both with guest @freethebree in this episode on dating while traveling. If you're a traveler and dating in your home city isn't cutting it, maybe your boo is abroad! We get into how Bree met her now husband on a trip and practical tips for having positive dating experiences while traveling internationally. Check out Bree's new ebook, Find Your Fiance - The Search Starts WithinWork with Arielle & Bukie to get a custom trip itinerary.Catch up on related epi...2025-04-2426 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #020: Advice for 1st-Time Travelers w/ Lydia CopelandFollow us on Instagram for highlights from Catching Flights & Feelings.Join us to hear from guest, Lydia Copeland, about how she got started with traveling, what she learned from her early experiences, and what every first-time traveler needs to know. Work with Arielle & Bukie to get a custom trip itinerary.Catch up on related episodes:Episode #004: Slow TravelEpisode #013: Black People DO...2025-04-1032 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #019: Local Guide Perspective w/ Guest YetundeFollow us on Instagram for highlights from Catching Flights & Feelings.Join us to hear from guest, Yetunde of Let's Eat the World, about her experience becoming a guide and multi-day food tour operator in France and Spain. We dig into food as a way to learn about cultures and how to find authentic and ethical tour experiences in countries you visit. We hope this episode inspires you to eat more on your next trip and engage with locals and other tourists in meaningful ways!Work with Arielle & Bukie to get a custom trip itinerary.2025-03-1428 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #018 (Part 2): Worth It or Not Worth It, Travel EditionRemember to SHARE your favorite episode of Catching Flights & Feelings with a friend, thank you!In part 2 of this series, Arielle & Bukie continue sharing their perspectives on whether popular travel experiences and splurges are worth it or not. Tune in, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.Work with Arielle & Bukie to get acustom trip itinerary.Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on CatchingFlights & Feelings.2025-02-1320 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #017 (Part 1): Worth It or Not Worth It, Travel EditionRemember to SHARE your favorite episode of Catching Flights & Feelings with a friend, thank you!
In this episode, Arielle & Bukie give their thoughts on whether popular travel destinations, experiences, and splurges are worth it or not. We see so many travel trends on social media, and it can be difficult to decide what's actually worth your time and money. We give our perspectives, and even some hot takes! Tune in, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Follow us on Instagram to stay u...2025-01-3018 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #016: Our Guide to Trinidad CarnivalRemember to SHARE your favorite episode of Catching Flights & Feelings with a friend, thank you!
Carnivals across the Caribbean are uniting the African diaspora for an opportunity to celebrate history and culture and celebrate Black joy. We attended Trinidad Carnival for the first time last year, and we had a TIME! We’re sharing our tips, surprises, and regrets to help you thrive when you attend. Tune in to hear about our experience and what we wish we’d known beforehand. We hope this episode will encourage you to travel for Trinidad Carnival or get you in the...2025-01-0934 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #015: Traveling for WellnessWelcome our first guest on season 2 of Catching Flights & Feelings, Elsie @runwayrizos
We travel to see the world, experience new cultures, and broaden our horizons. But for some, travel really can transform their health and wellness. In this episode, we discuss Elsie's decision to embark on a wellness retreat internationally, how you can have those types of experiences no matter your budget, and how travel can be impactful to your wellbeing.
Follow us on Instagram: @templemeads.travel2024-12-1931 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #014 (Season 2 Premier): Travel as a Coping MechanismWelcome back, travelers, for season 2 of Catching Flights & Feelings. We're excited to bring you fresh perspectives on meaning travel and the Black travel experience.
We love traveling, but we have to admit that sometimes we can use travel as a crutch or unhealthy coping mechanism. Maybe you can relate if you've booked a flight when you should've booked a therapy session instead. That's okay though. In this episode we discuss how to recognize if your travel habits are unhealthy and how to course correct.
Follow us on Instagram: @templemeads...2024-12-0518 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #013 & Season 1 Finale: Black People DO w/ Guest Jamal-Akil MarshallFollow us on Instagram to stay up to date on Season 2 of Catching Flights & Feelings.
We've heard that Black people don't hike or camp and that those are white people sh*t. But those stereotypes are false and we believe in exploring as much of the world as possible, including the outdoors. Our guest, Jamal-Akil Marshall, is a true Black adventurer who doesn't let those stereotypes get in the way of how we chooses to experience new spaces and cultures. We discuss how to unlock new types of travel experiences, recognizing that Black people explore the world in a diverse set of...2024-09-1929 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #012: Hot Topics in Travel (Anti-Tourism Protests & Unlimited Flights)Remember to SHARE your favorite episode of Catching Flights & Feelings with a friend, thank you!
In the 2nd to last episode of season 1, your hosts discuss their summer travel experiences and share their perspectives on trending topics in travel, like the anti-tourism protests in Spain and all-you-can-fly passes.
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2024-09-0520 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #011: Travel in Relationships w/ Guests Ronnie and Ashley FordRemember to SHARE your favorite episode of Catching Flights & Feelings with a friend, thank you!
We can't have a podcast called Catching Flights & Feelings without talking about how travel affects romantic relationships. Our guests, Ronnie and Ashley Ford, have been together for over a decade, and travel served as a bedrock for their early relationship. In this episode, we discuss long-distance relationships, navigating differences in travel styles, and the changes in travel priorities with different life stages.
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Follow us on Instagram to stay up to...2024-08-2231 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #010: Elitism in Travel w/ Guest Destin MizelleRemember to SHARE your favorite episode of Catching Flights & Feelings with a friend, thank you!
We believe travel should be accessible to everyone! And unfortunately elitism is one of many barriers to that being a reality. On this episode of Catching Flights & Feelings, we invited our guest, Destin (@nextstopsuccess on TikTok), to discuss the root causes of travel elitism and mindset shifts needed to combat the the sentiment that only luxury or "exclusive" experiences are desirable. Destin's background in psychology and wealth of travel experiences help us break down the issue and understand more meaningful ways to...2024-08-0835 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #009: Solo Travel w/ Guest Lanna MaduCan't get the group trip out the group chat? Maybe consider traveling alone. Our guest, Lanna Madu, is a solo travel queen and her story inspires us to give solo travel a try as a way to explore the world, follow our flow on trips, and even connect more deeply with the people around us.
Traveling solo for the first time can be challenging (especially as a woman and a Black traveler), so listen to this episode to get tips on how to make the experience safe and enjoyable, and get ready to plan...2024-07-2539 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #008: Expat Living w/ Guest MalikahMany of us have dreamed of living abroad but haven’t made the move. Whether it’s a fear of being far from family or a genuine confusion of how to do it, moving outside of your home country can feel daunting.
On this episode of Catching Flights & Feelings, we dig into the realities of living moving abroad and living as an expat - everything from finding work opportunities to forming community with locals and other expats to being a Black expat. Our guest, Malikah, is basically an expat veteran. She’s from New York an...2024-07-1136 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #007: Navigating Group Travel w/ Guest Bria DeinRaise your hand if you've been personally victimized by group trips! Unfortunately, many of us have been there - the trip made it out of the group chat but now you're stuck on a group trip gone wrong and there's still 2 days left. But what if there's a way to have more successful and more FUN group trips? Our guest, Bria Dein from Black Female Travelers who's a passionate traveler and former flight attendant, weighs in on the complexities of group trips and how planning and taking responsibility as the common denominator on the trip can help us avoid...2024-06-2737 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #006 Part 2: Uniting Black Cultures Through TravelBlack culture is diverse, and this can come with some challenges and division among the many subcultures included. On this episode, Bukie and Arielle invite two guests to the show to discuss how travel plays a role in uniting Black subcultures, like Africans, Black Americans, Caribbeans, and Afro-Latinos. In part 2 of this episode, we discuss traveling to the African continent as a Black American and whether travel is elitist within the Black community.
Kevin Ojo is a Nigerian man who grew up in Ghana and now lives in the US. He established a company @t...2024-06-1327 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #006 Part 1: Uniting Black Cultures Through TravelBlack culture is diverse, and this can come with some challenges and division among the many subcultures included. On this episode, Bukie and Arielle invite two guests to the show to discuss how travel plays a role in uniting Black subcultures, like Africans, Black Americans, Caribbeans, and Afro-Latinos. In part 1 of this episode, we dive each of our first experiences with the division between Black subcultures and the root of those disconnects. We also discuss how experiences like Detty December and Carnival are bringing the Black community together, but may leave some individuals out.
Kev...2024-06-1347 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #005: Balancing Travel Dreams and Financial WellnessWe've all laughed at the memes about using your last dollar to buy a flight or maxing out your credit card to travel. But traveling at the expense of your financial wellness isn't funny or wise. Ever wondered how people afford so many vacations each year, or how your favorite influencer is traveling all the time without going into debt?
In this episode, we discuss some of the social dynamics of affording travel, common travel mistakes people make due to peer pressure or social media, and some ways to ensure your spending is aligned...2024-05-3030 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #004: Slow Travel w/ Guest Whitney Pollard (Part 2)Ever considered living abroad? Well, our guest, Whitney Pollard, took the leap and has been loving her experience of living in Colombia.
In the final part of this 2-part episode, we discuss dating as a Black woman in Medellin and how Whitney remains open to different and new experiences while traveling.
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Catching Flights & Feelings is a podcast by Templemeads Travel. Follow us on Instagram at @templemeads.travel. Work with Templemeads Travel to create a custom trip itinerary: complete this form a...2024-05-1628 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #004: Slow Travel w/ Guest Whitney Pollard (Part 1)Ever considered living abroad? Well, our guest, Whitney Pollard, took the leap, left her "traditional" job, and has been loving her experience of living in Colombia.
In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we discuss how Whitney prepared to move to Colombia, her learnings as an Black American living abroad, and how she's embraced being on her own journey. After this episode, you may be ready to pack your bags for a flight to Colombia!
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Catching Flights & Feelings is a podcast...2024-05-1618 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #003: Finding Your Travel Style w/ Guest Zim ObiHow do you decide where to travel and what to do on your trips? How do you create travel experiences you'll actually enjoy, not just want to post on Instagram or TikTok? On today's episode of Catching Flights & Feelings we're welcoming our first guest, Zim Obi, to share the pillars of his travel style and discuss how we can all find ways to travel that are authentic to us. He shares about his experiences living in and traveling in Japan and building community along the way. We also get a sneak peak into how he'll curate his experiences in...2024-05-0237 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #002: The Impact of Social Media on TravelEver wondered how much the flying dress photos cost or how long the lines are for some of the most Instagrammable places around the world? From Bali to Thailand to Cappadocia, social media like Instagram and TikTok have been a big driver of tourism and certain experiences. On today's episode of Catching Flights & Feelings we're discussing the costs of allowing social media to overly influence our travel and ways to curate travel experiences that are more personal and meaningful. Let your values, not peer pressure, drive your travels!
Catching Flights & Feelings is a podcast hosted by two...2024-04-1824 minCatching Flights and FeelingsEpisode #001: Intro & The Impact of Travel on Long-Distance FriendshipsWelcome to Catching Flights & Feelings, a podcast hosted by two Black woman travelers where we explore the heart of travel and human connection! In this episode, we share what to expect from the podcast and upcoming episodes. We then get into a topic that's personal to us - how travel can have a positive impact on long-distance friendships.
Catching Flights & Feelings is a podcast by Templemeads Travel. Follow us on Instagram at @templemeads.travel. Work with Templemeads Travel to create a custom trip itinerary: complete this form and schedule a consult call today!2024-03-2227 min