Know before you go. These four words apply to several situations in life, and herald great importance when traveling in groups domestically or abroad. Are you The Planner of your group? Are you the Bucket List person? Or are you the Wanderer who always goes missing but is never lost? Mastering the art of who you are and who you are traveling with opens the door for memorable experiences that exceed expectations. Listen in. Embrace it! Mission -- https://bit.ly/2ZcPycNhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPwuv9LspRI&t=20s -- Eating a scorpionSee where I stay when I travel: http://bit.ly/2CgOFYrConnect with me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblack_expat/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cptravels01/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW5yIzagg40&t=28sWebsite: Cptravels.comNovel: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Unexpected-PerspectiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlack_Expat

Is your best friend or significant other your ideal travel buddy? Have you ever met someone and thought they'd be the perfect person to go on a random adventure with? Those things sound cool and all, but there are some questions you need to ask and have answered before you go all in on a vacation or trip of a lifetime with ANYONE. This podcast breaks down the need to knows before you go. Mission -- > https://bit.ly/2ZcPycNhttps://store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Unexpected-PerspectiveConnect with me on Social Media:Instagram: TheBlack_ExpatFacebook: Carl HillTwitter: TheBlack_ExpatYoutube: TheBlack_ExpatWebsite: Cptravels.com

"Damn, do you ever sit down?" Traveling often isn't as impossible as it seems, even when already living in foreign country. Cut a few corners, meet the right people, go to the right places, and the stamps in your passport may increase a lot faster than anticipated. Prior preparation goes a long way. You want the travel juice? This track has some gems for you.Mission -- https://bit.ly/2ZcPycNhttp://www.cptravels.com/pay-it-forwardConnect with me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblack_expat/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cptravels01/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW5yIzagg40&t=28sWebsite: Cptravels.comNovel: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Unexpected-PerspectiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlack_Expat

Dating is hard is general, but does it necessarily go to a completely different level when it's being done abroad? Is dating harder for black women than it is for black men? Is speaking the same language as the person you're dating really that important? All these things and more are discussed on this episode of The Black Expat.mission -- > https://bit.ly/2ZcPycNConnect with me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblack_expat/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cptravels01/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW5yIzagg40&t=28sWebsite: Cptravels.comNovel: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Unexpected-PerspectiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlack_Expat

Opposites attract, and the differences between both Vietnam and Singapore will leave you wanting to explore both places for as long as possible. From the World Heritage site, Ha Long Bay, in Vietnam to the comfortable weather and great food in Singapore, there's certainly a lot to see. This episode explores how differences provide perspective. Mission --> https://bit.ly/2ZcPycNVietnam history youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itemvHEPACMConnect with me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblack_expat/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cptravels01/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW5yIzagg40&t=28sWebsite: Cptravels.comNovel: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Unexpected-PerspectiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlack_Expat

Ever met someone that always talks about how they came up, but never wants or offers to connect you with their plug? That's the opposite of what I tried and continuously strive to do with the travel experiences I had while abroad. It started as something simple, and grew to something I couldn't have imagined. Listen to how I redefined my experience, and changed my perspective. Mission -- https://bit.ly/2ZcPycNConnect with me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblack_expat/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cptravels01/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW5yIzagg40&t=28sWebsite: Cptravels.comNovel: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Unexpected-PerspectiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlack_Expat

Everyone likes surprises, right? Good or bad they some how help us build character. Imagine my surprise when someone I helped get a career they loved sold me out for $60. You read that right, $60. The show must go on as they say, and it sure did.Mission -- https://bit.ly/2ZcPycNConnect with me on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theblack_expat/Facebook: www.facebook.com/cptravels01/Website: Cptravels.comBecome a Patron: www.patreon.com/theblackexpatNovel: store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Unexpected-PerspectiveLearn more about the big project here---> bit.ly/2EcRoOYTwitter: twitter.com/TheBlack_ExpatYoutube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gaba6OKwGgU

They say keep your friends close and your enemies even closer. Turns out my friends and enemies were one in the same during my fifth year living and working in Taiwan. Ever had someone that you've know for almost a decade look you in the eye and take someone they've known for seconds side over yours? I discuss this and more in this episode. A truly unforgettable story.Mission -- > https://bit.ly/2ZcPycNConnect with me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblack_expat/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cptravels01/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW5yIzagg40&t=28sWebsite: Cptravels.comNovel: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Unexpected-PerspectiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlack_Expat

Living abroad comes with it's challenges. While finding a job and making a living are the primary concerns there are several other elements, like dating and making friends, that have an affect on how long people last in a new country. For me, I had to learn to separate my work life from my personal life. As easy as it sounds, it's quite the challenge when working with people who struggled to find food let alone a local watering hole. This episode discusses these challenges and more.Mission --> https://bit.ly/2ZcPycNInstagram: TheBlack_ExpatFacebook: Carl HillTwitter: TheBlack_ExpatYoutube: TheBlack_ExpatWebsite: Cptravels.com

Taiwan provided me with a lot of first. After a successful first year as manager I was able to expand my network to a very diverse group of people who would guarantee an adventure every time we went out. In addition, another brown person joined me in Taiwan which opened the door to a plethora of opportunity both at work and beyond. Too many absinthe shots, giant spiders, camel rides, and not enough time led to adventures and stories that will last a lifetime.Mission --> https://bit.ly/2ZcPycNConnect with me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblack_expat/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cptravels01/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW5yIzagg40&t=28sWebsite: Cptravels.comNovel: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Unexpected-PerspectiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlack_Expat