William Cavali Contact:

X - @FlyNiggaMuseum

IG - @blvck_vdvm

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@skmgcavali

Podcast Discussion Points:

* First time traveling outside the United States—headed to Thailand.

* Why a Black man from Bed‑Stuy decided to travel to Thailand to fight.

* Growing up in the projects in Bed-Stuy.

* How the Five Percent Nation and kung fu helped give William a foundation in life.

* William’s background in full-contact martial arts tournaments in New York City.

* William’s Muay Thai background in NYC, and the key differences between training in the States and in Thailand.

* William’s initial interest in fighting in Thailand.

* How having connections in Thailand helped William find the right gym.

* How William is preparing for his fight on March 12, 2026.

* William’s advice for fighters coming out to Thailand.

* William making friends with Thais and other foreigners.

* Dating Thai women.

* How this trip has helped William mature as a traveler.

* Why William is not interested in living in Thailand.

Medium article: 11 Black Travelers That Your Momma Should Have Told You About (PimpGod Remix)

* Short stories of 11 Black travelers, explorers, and hustlers from history who moved across continents long before social media

* Why Black travel history gets erased, and how knowing these names changes how you see modern modern Black travel.

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Travelers discussed:

Barbara Hillary (Explorer)

Yasuke (Samurai/Warrior)

Ronald McNair (Astronaut/Physicist)

Richard Evans (Bullfighter)

Musa Kaleem (Researcher/Historian)

Phillda Ragland (Photographer)

Novell Bell (Martial Artist)

Robert Harris (Explorer)

Eugene Bullard (Pilot/Boxer)

Anthony Browder (Author/Historian/Researcher)

Frank Matthews (Drug Dealer)

Podcast Discussion Points:

- Why Mental Health is an issue for Digital Nomads

- Adjusting to Foreign Cultures as a Digital Nomad

- Signs of Depression

- Unresolved Trauma from COVID-19

- The False Realities of Travel Content Creators

- Plan for Emotional Well-Being while Nomading

- Mental Health and Consideration for Slomading

Links to travel therapists:

Kindall Tyson - Aspire Counseling & Wellness

Emily Bowland - Truman Group

Matt Walsh – On The Road Therapy

Mental Health and Emotional Wellness for Digital Nomads

Podcast topics:

* State department suspends immigrant visas and impact

* What the “visa run era” was and how Black Americans used it to stay long‑term in foreign countries.

* Why Black men living abroad need to think beyond 30/60/90‑day stamps and start planning for residency, long‑term visas, or second citizenships.

* Why the “Visa Run Era” is coming to an end

* Why living abroad on a tourist visa won’t work anymore

* Which countries should you consider for a 2nd passport or residency

Podcast discussion points:

In this episode of HOMEBOY AND THE PYRAMIDS – Black Men Travel Guide, we break down why the Passport Bro movement and ideology failed Black American men. We talk about how algorithms, extreme dating content, and clout chasing distorted Black men’s image overseas.

Origins of passport bros and their true intentions (dating, marriage)

The original promise vs the ugly reality of the Passport Bro movement for Black men’s image worldwide.

Early Black travelers were English teachers

Two groups that infiltrated the passport bros movement

- Sex tourist, mongers

- Content creators

Did the Passport Bros get infiltrated by the government?

Weak foundations of the ideology

Which way should so-called Black men take for travel moving forward?

The Hispanic Nomad on X

Hispanic Nomad Website

PODCAST DISCUSSION POINTS:

* Alejandro’s origin story: How he started as a digital nomad

* Why finding your purpose or value as a digital nomad is crucial

* Losing control on the road — and how to regain focus

* How digital nomads can find true balance while traveling

* How to properly settle (even temporarily) in a foreign country

* Are nomads just traveling to escape their problems?

* Making real friends as a digital nomad

* How constant movement affects you mentally and spiritually

* The biggest difficulties of the digital nomad lifestyle

* Dealing with depression while living as a digital nomad

* Best cities and locations for digital nomads in 2025 (and places to avoid)

* How the travel world has permanently changed after COVID-19

* Current travel trends and personal observations in 2025

* How AI is disrupting (and transforming) the digital nomad landscape

* The most overrated travel destinations right now

* Marriage as a digital nomad: 9 years and still going strong

* The importance of language learning for long-term travelers

* Alejandro’s educational program for aspiring and struggling digital nomads

Contact Stephen Storey on X

stephenstorey.com

Podcast discussion highlights:

* Starting out in the Deep South and eventually living abroad for close to a decade

* How his parents’ involvement in travel exchange programs encouraged him to see the world

* Traveling to Europe as a teenager

* Discussing his life philosophy, not seeking validation from others and living courageously

* How he is helping his students think differently and enabling them to change their lives

* The benefits of taking calculated risks

* How Tim Ferriss’s book The 4-Hour Workweek changed his life

* A decade of developing himself and brand while working in the insurance industry

* The benefits of paying for professional coaching

* Why he settled down in Bahia, Brazil and how he developed there over 6 years

* How he developed a network of friends during his first few months

* Navigating the down periods of living abroad

* Benefits of living abroad, including self-reflection

* Why he references Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to help with self-actualization

* How his educational program in insurance adjusting is enabling people to change their lives

Scotian82 Contact

Podcast discussion points:

* Travel experience that prepared him for Colombia

* How he started his journey in the Spanish language, while in Canada, which actually provided him with passage in Colombia.

* Benefits of language exchange programs

* Why he prefers Colombia over other Latin American countries

* Why you need Spanish if you’re going to invest in Colombia

* Arriving in 2012, and political and tourism atmosphere

* How tourism has improved over the years

* Is Colombia safe for first-time travelers?

* Advice for Colombia newbies

* Why Colombia is a low-trust society

* How have the influx of Venezuelans impacted Medellín?

* Why a lack of a middle class affects relationships with Colombians

* Dating Colombian women, and how class plays a role in relationships

* Why there is a high amount of competition among Colombian women

* How Medellín changed after COVID-19

* How the Passport Bros movement impacted tourism in Medellín

* Why you shouldn’t date women in Medellín or Cartagena (Cities where you should date Colombian women)

* Tips for meeting and dating Colombian women

* Safety in Colombia

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Everton Jameson IG

Podcast discussion points:

* Everton’s Performance Résumé and Dance Companies: Sekou McMiller, Santo Rico, Dance On 2, La Fuerza, FnF, Kingsmen, and Empire Mambo (Adolfo Indacochea)

* His introduction to Mambo and Latin dance

* Advice for Mambo newbies: education, learning, and what to look for in a school and instructors

* How to break out of “Salsa Hell”

* Changes in NYC’s Mambo scene over the last 15 years

* #MeToo and sexual assault in the Mambo community

* Experiencing resentment and having to prove himself as a Black American

* Understanding the Mambo/Latin subculture: hobby, sport, exercise, social activity

* Understanding what your goals are when you come into the Mambo scene

* Dancing in different countries and cities

* What happened to bachata over the years, the rise of sensual bachata, and the fusion of zouk

* Teachers who made an impact on him as a dancer

* Making friends overseas

* Budgeting for dance education

NoirBNB

Stefan Grant on X

Podcast discussion points:

* How Noirbnb creates a global community for Black culture and travel.

* The inception of Noirbnb and experiences of discrimination on Airbnb.

* How Stefan transformed a negative situation into a viral travel story.

* Benefits of using Noirbnb for Black travelers.

* How COVID-19 impacted travel.

* Predictions for the future of Airbnb.

* Reflections on the hashtag #AirbnbWhileBlack.

* Discussions about Black American travel movements.

* How the digital nomad and remote work lifestyle have become normalized.