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Welcome to YBT, where we're bringing the young black experience to the forefront of travel. Join our crew as we discuss everything from navigating cultural differences to finding affordable travel options. We're here to inspire and empower minorities to step outside of their comfort zones and explore the world around them. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just starting out, we have something for everyone. Our conversations cover topics that are often overlooked in mainstream travel medi ...
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The Young Black Travelers podcast, where curiosity meets adventure, and culture intertwines with exploration. Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery, shedding light on unique destinations, sharing captivating stories, and celebrating the diversity of the global travel experience.In this episode, "Exploring Sardinia, Italy: A Road Trip Adven…
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Join Asshur and Zonelle on an exciting journey to Brazil, where they flew Delta One and explored the vibrant cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In this episode, Asshur discusses the luxurious experience of Delta One and the bustling city life of Sao Paulo. They also delve into the intricacies of flying intra-Brazil with different airlines, com…
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Simone and Jai delve into the world of travel, discussing Jai's upbringing in the Netherlands, his journey to the United States, and his current base on the West Coast, near Alaska. They explore the profound impact travel has had on his life and what it means to him. Stay tuned for his captivating story about meeting Drake! Jai also shares his comp…
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Join us for part two of our deep dive into the political crisis in Haiti, where we explore our guests' bold calls to action and solutions. Tamara challenges the Dominican Republic to step up and address their role in the crisis, highlighting the need for regional accountability. Rod checks the United States, urging them to reassess their involvemen…
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Welcome to the Young Black Travelers podcast, where we explore the world through the eyes of black travelers. In today's episode, we delve into a pressing issue that has been gripping the nation of Haiti: the political crisis. Haiti, the first black-led republic, has a long and complex history. In recent years, the country has faced political turmo…
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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Osasu, Binki, Medjie, Mardochere, and Joel as we reflect on Osasu and Mike's Nigerian wedding. We discuss the humorous contrast between the attendance at the ceremony and the reception, with more guests showing up for the latter. The early call time for the bridal party, set at 4 AM for photos at t…
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Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into Osasu and Mike's traditional wedding in Benin City, Nigeria. Discover the mesmerizing details of this cultural celebration, including the surprising revelation that Osasu is a princess. We were astonished to learn that the wedding was broadcast live on a TV station in Benin City, adding a modern twi…
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Join Asshur, Binki, Osasu, and Medjie in this episode as they delve into their journey to Nigeria for Osasu's Nigerian Wedding. They kick things off with a review of the airline experience, exploring the carriers they each flew to Nigeria and rating the overall journey. Additionally, Binki shares her experience flying Air France business class, off…
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Welcome to a brand new year! In this episode, we kick off Season 9 by diving into our 2024 travel aspirations and reflecting on memorable journeys from 2023, exploring the number of trips taken and favorite destinations. In our main conversation, we discuss essential travel cards recommended by Simone, strategies for finding deals shared by Asshur,…
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Pablo dives into his travel experiences through Germany, Australia, and even the States.Honestly one of our funniest episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktravelers/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktravelers/support…
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Donald joins Simone on this episode to discuss his group trip to South Africa! He speaks about how group travel is wonderful if you want to take away the planning and logistics and just show up and enjoy. Listen to hear Donald speaks about where to go, what to eat, and how to truly enjoy all that South Africa has to offer! --- Send in a voice messa…
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Embark on a captivating audio journey with hosts Asshur and guest Jamaal as they unveil the vibrant world of St. Maarten. Through engaging conversations and insightful discussions, explore the island's unique perspectives, everyday rhythms, and hidden gems. Join them as they delve into must-see attractions, navigate the dual French and Dutch sides,…
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Live from Pretoria Join Asshur in an engaging conversation with the intrepid traveler, Jovenchi, as they delve into his expedition through Namibia and his explorations across Southern Africa. From lightheartedly debating the pronunciation of "Tanzania" to immersing themselves in the rich tapestry of food, people, and experiences across East and Sou…
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Welcome to another captivating episode of our podcast! In this edition, we delve deep into the heart of Dominica – not to be confused with the Dominican Republic. Join us as we follow Herbert, a true Dominican, on a remarkable journey hosting a study abroad student in his homeland.Our focus? The incredible experience of hosting a study abroad stude…
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In this convo Krisan’s and Daniel talk about topics such as the role of print in the travel industry? Daniel talks about the Top 3 countries that have been the most impactful to him personal and business-wise? Plus what he wish to see change in the travel industry the advice he would give a young black traveler who wishes to pursue editorial & mark…
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This is the season eight wrap-up episode of our podcast, hosted by Asshur! Join him as he takes a retrospective journey through some of the most captivating episodes from the past few months. From the intriguing conversation with Kelli on Ghana to the enlightening episode featuring Herbert on Dominica, and the unforgettable adventure in Australia w…
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Donald joins Simone on this episode to discuss his group trip to South Africa! He speaks about how group travel is wonderful if you want to take away the planning and logistics and just show up and enjoy. Listen to hear Donald speaks about where to go, what to eat, and how to truly enjoy all that South Africa has to offer! --- Send in a voice messa…
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Abdul shares his travel stories of Madagascar and Montenegro.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktravelers/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktravelers/support
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Pablo dives into his travel experiences through Germany, Australia, and even the States.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktravelers/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktravelers/support
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Discover the vibrant island of St. Maarten through the eyes of a local Perspective. Dive into the rhythms of everyday life, uncover must-see attractions suitable for all, and explore the best beaches that make this island unique. Learn about the differences between the French and Dutch sides, freely accessible to visitors. Get insider tips on explo…
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Join Asshur as he sits down with the adventurous Jovenchi to discuss his recent journey through Namibia and his travels throughout Southern Africa. From debating the proper pronunciation of Tanzania to exploring the diverse food, people, and experiences of East and Southern Africa, this conversation is full of excitement and inspiration for any tra…
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Asshur and Kellisia sat down to catch up on their lives since they last spoke. Kellisia shared about her recent trip to Ghana last December, which she describes to now be her second home .During her trip, Kellisia recommended that travelers stay in the capital city of Accra, where there are plenty of accommodations and things to do. But she suggest…
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In this episode, Kijuan and Asshur recount their adventure to Toronto, Canada in December and the unexpected turn of events that left them stranded in upstate New York during a winter storm. Despite the challenges they faced, the two friends share their gratitude for making it safely to Toronto and their appreciation for the local Toronto experienc…
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In this episode of our podcast we will be talking about Dominica. Not the Dominican Republic. All stemming from Herbert, a Dominican, hosting a study abroad student in his country and home.First off, we will be talking about hosting the study abroad student. Herbert has had this experience and we will be delving into the details of what motivated h…
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In this convo Krisan’s and Daniel talk about topics such as the role of print in the travel industry? Daniel talks about the Top 3 countries that have been the most impactful to him personal and business-wise? Plus what he wish to see change in the travel industry the advice he would give a young black traveler who wishes to pursue editorial & mark…
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Join Asshur, Valone, and Krisan as they reflect on the eventful year of 2022 in the season 7 finale of the Young Black Travelers podcast. From YBT's accomplishments in charity, meetups, and merch to the global highs and lows faced by the African and Diaspora communities, we cover it all. We also share our thoughts and tips on the airline meltdown d…
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Asshur and Krisan talk about his unexpected trip to Paris after being stuck in Tanzania. Hear how he ended up there and what he did in these 24 hours. Also, get some tips and tricks for dealing with airlines after your delayed flight. Asshur gives clear examples of what you should expect whenever in a situation as he found himself. Nonetheless, a b…
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Anthoney shares with Simone, how his planned group trip to Ethiopia became a solo adventure. Anthoney did not say, "woe is me," but quickly refocused and said, "he was going with the flow." After going to his hotel, and getting a few pointers from staff, Anthoney shares he did exactly the things he wanted to and when he wanted to do them. Take a li…
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As the crew journey from Dar es Salaam, they take the over a 2-hour ferry ride to Zanzibar. BTW, the ferry ride would run you about $35. Bring cash, most places are cardless, and you will need to visit some of the limited ATMs on the island if you don't have cash. They reviewed the Airbnb, which was on the beach, and included the option for a priva…
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Shenia has left the trip and Asshur, Anthony and Stella continues on to Tanzania.The groups talk about their experience driving from Nairobi to Tanzania. They also review the hotel where they stayed, Marriott Arusha. They flew from Arusha to Dar, and so they discuss what they experienced in Dar es Salam. Stella also discussed some of the night spot…
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Asshur talks with Sheina, Stella and Anthony about their African Adventures with the first stop in Kenya. They talk about their Safari experience in Masai Mara. Starting with their experience at the Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, Anthony goes in about how good the food was to the Safari, booked through our partner Motherland Adventures.The crew talks abo…
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Asshur, Simone and Valone travel through Black Panther - Wakanda Forever. They explore topics like the strong female leads in the movie. To Colonialism and Nationalism. And our favorite, the positive, almost utopia representation of Haiti. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktravelers/messageSupport this p…
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Join our team Asshur, Krisan, & Simone on a recount of our group autumn tradition of apple picking in New York! Tune in to learn more about the experience, other fall activities to do in New York, and our takeaways from our newly founded tradition.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktravelers/messageSuppor…
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Kreshonna Keane, a NY based photographer and director, joins Krisan in conversation on how she experienced Bali as an creative. Tune in to learn more about her insights in her trip, career suggestions, and a sneak peak on what to expect from her itinerary! Her IG, Twitter, and TikTok handle:@visualsbyk. You can find her Bali Itinerary at www.visual…
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Emily Keneggnarkayaaggaa Edenshaw, President & CEO of Alaska Native Heritage Center, joins Simone & Krisan in a powerful conversation on her experience as an Alaska Native. Tuned in to learn more about her backstory of her organization as well as advice and tips for how young travelers can support cultural tourism while also exploring Alaska! For m…
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Welcome to part 2 of our season 6 finale! We resume Krisan, Asshur, and Mardochere in conversation on their phenomenal group trip to Panama. In this part 2 of our 2-part series, we discuss all our highlights and crazy mishaps on our Panama Trip. Prepare for all the juicy stories, it’s about to get real!You can find all mentioned places in our Ultim…
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It's our Season 6 Finale Part 1! Follow Krisan, Asshur, and Mardochere in conversation on their phenomenal group trip to Panama. In this part 1 of our 2-part series, we discuss our day and nighttime activities, food recommendations, tourist attractions, and tips to consider for your future trip to this amazing country! You can find all mentioned pl…
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Asshur talks with his group of friend who traveled to Los Angeles (LA), California together. This trip was an epic experience. It was literally a reality TV show. So the guys could not wait to gather again to recap their experiences, just like the wrap up of a good season of a TV show. This episode is filled with lots of humor, and SHADE lol! It al…
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Valone and Andrew joins in with Krisan as they talk about their epic volcano treks in Guatemala. Tune in for gems and suggestions on how you too can plan, budget, and prepare for such an exciting expedition! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktravelers/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…
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Mystie shares with Simone how she was able to travel to 25 countries before she was 25. What an accomplishment! She gives us all the travel tips and recommendations for what country to visit based on what you are looking for as a traveler. Take a listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktravelers/messag…
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Simone speaks to Christyn as she drops gems of knowledge about her experience in Spain. She tells us what to eat, "el pulpo," where to travel to in Spain, and the local activities to get yourself into. Check it out to find out more about the lesser-known places to travel to. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/young…
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Orin talks with Asshur about his move from St. Vincent to the United Kingdom for the British Navy. He shared tips and tricks for anyone from the commonwealth who may be interesting joining. Also, he echos a point we have said a few times on the podcast, about how easy and cheap it is to hop around Europe. Happy listening --- Send in a voice message…
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Forbes 30 under 30 and tech innovator Ashleigh (IG: @akainsley) joins Krisan to give us the run down of what he’s up to and his recent travels to Cape Verde. Tune in to learn more about this little gem from the Motherland and advice on how to make it your next trip!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngblacktrave…
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Simone speaks with Kev The Educator on all things education, traveling and being a global citizen. Take a listen to learn about where Kev has travelled, how he brings those experiences back to the classroom and how to impact the youth and our communities by encouraging them to travel with empathy!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…
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Botswana's national Kuda tells Asshur about what to expect when traveling to her home nation. From her advise of making sure that you eat beaf, as was also recommended by Steve Harvey. To the advice of checking out a few other southern African countries before or after visiting Botswana. Maybe a perfect itinerary would be flying into South Africa, …
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Motherland Adventures founder Dave joins Asshur and Valone to talk about what you can expect on a visit to Kenya. He shares tips on various places you should consider if you are planning to visit Kenya. This east African country is famed for its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves, and he shares all the info about what you should expect t…
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Hannah Swift, Country Manager of Virgin Atlantic in the Caribbean, joins Valone and Asshur of YBT to talk about Virgin's inaugural flight to SVG! Volcano Hannah, her new pet name, talks with us about her excitement heading over to SVG after the Volcano eruption. She also shares the excitement on the plane as it made its voyage to SVG! Hannah talks …
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Asshur, Krisan, and Valone talk about what they are looking forward to this season on the YBT podcast? Very interesting was Krisan’s recommendation to checkout some colder destinations this year. We generally highlight warm seaside destinations as get aways, but she thinks that we should give some of her snow scape destinations a try. BTW don’t for…
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Asshur, Krisan, Valone and Simone wrapped up Season 5 with a bang. They talked about all their favorite episodes, including Deanna 12 trips in 12 months to carnival coming back again with Joseph. We hope y’all enjoyed this season as much as we did. We are so excited about the upcoming year and the new and exciting travel stories we will discuss in …
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Stella and Joseph talk about all things carnival costume design. We shine light on Joseph’s start of becoming one of the best carnival costume designers in Toronto, Ontario. Joseph shares his best moments, collaborations, challenges and future plans to take over the costume design world for the biggest cultural event in the world, CARIBBEAN CARNIVA…
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