Blackpacking

This episode take places at Podfest 2020, where I meet a fellow travel podcaster by the name of Josh. Since both of are podcasters, we decide to interview each other, write down questions, and draw them at random. We realized that we have the same love for South Africa and Colombia, and would go back in a heartbeat. Listen to this episode and follow Josh's podcast at The Travel Guydes

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In this episode I interview Edwin, the founder of Give Me Tap. Give Me Tap is an organization that provide clean water pumps to communities in Ghana. When people buy one of the Give Me Tap water bottles a portion of that money goes towards giving people clean access to water as well as saving the water against plastic. Check out this exciting episode and hear about Edwin's travel quest for the past two years.

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One this episode I chat with blogger and travel influencer Francesca Murray about what spark her interest in traveling, solo travel, and teaching abroad. Check out this episode to hear her story on how she got to where she is now! 

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On this episode I interview Joe who is a vegan that has traveled to many sides of the world. We talk about some of his favorite vegan international dishes, why he became vegan, and thoughts on vegan culture around the world. This episode is not to convince you to be vegan but just to show you what plant-based eaters enjoy to eat!

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In this episode I talk with Benji, who is from Australia but is teaching abroad in the UK. When he is not teaching he is travelling and doing his passion of photography.  We talk about the importance of capturing travel movements without obsessing over instagram like. He talks to me about his experience in Ghana and Iran, and how they have impacted his life. 

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In this episode I talk with Neicy who is Canadian-Jamaican living in Toronto. She has a travel group called Queer Queens Travel which inspires queer women to travel and see the world. We discuss her experience teaching abroad, queer travel, and black identity. 

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In this Episode I interview Felicia who has a travel blog Black Girl With A Backpack. We talk about her blog, getting over our fears through travel, and her most recent trip to Morocco. 

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On this episode I interview Erin who began a travel company called Onyx and Abroad. She began the company wanting to encourage people of color to travel while making it affordable. She organizing packages for travelers that includes housing, transportation, and activities!

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In this episode I interview Tikesha who is currently living abroad and working at University's student affairs in the Netherlands. She has been doing this job for several years and plans to continue living abroad. During her time she has got to explore many countries especially in Europe. We talk about her thoughts on student travel, experiencing black community's abroad, and her feelings traveling as a black queer woman. 

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In this Episode I talked with Christina a travel blogger from New Jersey. We talk about her blog, her recent trip with her boyfriend to Iceland, along with what she has learned from solo travel. I also share with listeners the story that somewhat inspired Blackpacking the podcast.

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