I’m engaged, y’all!

I felt it right to share it with ya’ll first! Facebook doesn’t even know yet! 😂

We recently flew into Paris, took a train to Zurich for three nights, Frankfurt for one, and Brussels for three before flying back home from Paris. We are, walked, and rested and I couldn’t have had a better week. Tune in for all the deets and check out the episode on YouTube to see my ring!

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Beyond the beautiful pictures of less traveled destinations like Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, and Jordan, this week’s guest, Amina has so much insight into the logistics of planning and visiting lesser known tourist destinations. We explore cultural differences in travel between Europeans and Americans (she fills us in on the three passport life !!!), visiting politically sensitive areas and building confidence in travel.

Guest: Amina https://www.instagram.com/missyounginternational/

This episode I’m joined by writer and traveler, Rachel Leeke Alexis. We discuss finding the joy of travel in as many ways as possible, self-discovery, local adventures, leaving love in the places we visit, empowerment and personal narratives. I had the most wonderful time. Dive in.

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Guest: Rachel Leeke Alexis https://rachelleeke.substack.com

http://www.instagram.com/leekemillz

Host: https://bsky.app/profile/dcarrie.bsky.social

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This episode is about the incredible experiences I've had connecting with the diaspora around the world. From museums of African American history, visiting villages of direct descendants of enslaved Afro Colombians, and exploring traditional religions like Santeria in Cuba, I've had the distinct pleasure of seeing how other Black people experience and share their experiences of Blackness around the world. Tap in.

Past episodes about these experiences:

Happy Endings and the Rest of My Colombia Experience- Remote Episode From Peru! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a7da8bf6-ceec-4d8f-884f-3f5acbbf993f/

One of the Best Days Of My Life! - Hartford, CT Roadtrip - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b2031047-45dd-4729-937d-6d61f421e8de/

NY to Philly Roadtrip! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/42ba8fa1-2de1-4fe8-b826-940b84d31c5c/

My First Essence Fest !! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bd226a92-9f2d-4dd5-a555-4e5aca6f75a6/

Virginia & DC Roadtrip - The Not Mexico Trip - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/62b6bdd7-f9f0-4a2f-87ac-355e75da9f10/

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I have been obsessed with the podcast Criminal over the last few weeks. This episode, I’m introducing you to some of my favorite episodes of theirs, that of course, I could loop back to travel. From convict leasing and details provided in tourist traps we visit, taxidermy and its relation to plane engine engineering, “skyjacking”, and escaping from Alcatraz, there were so many connections to travel I found in these fascinating episodes discussing criminality. Lock in.

Criminal episodes mentioned:

The Tunnel- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000445951359

The Feather Lady- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000597837161

Ten Thousand Feet in the Air / The Fox - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000421142500

Stowaway- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000443692848

All the Time in the World- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000386095476

On The Run- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000417137691

Witness- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000425336352

The Escape- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000393769591

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Does your living space have an aesthetic? Are there any reminders of your travels on display? This episode I'm joined by Tamiko Hargrove of A Wanderlust Home. I was introduced to her design style binging Homeworthy home tours on YouTube, and was smitten with her collection of finds from around the world lovingly on display in her space. This episode, we explore the cultural aesthetics we experience in our travels that influence design choices, deciding what to buy and how we can safely transport it back home. Dive in.

Guest: Tamiko Hargrove

https://www.awanderlusthome.com/

https://www.instagram.com/awanderlusthome/

Homeworthy house tour: https://youtu.be/N-X-i_Oc7lQ?si=sG2CxrBsLLYNnWbM

Host: https://bsky.app/profile/dcarrie.bsky.social

Show: http://www.instagram.com/travelnsh_t

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Travel is more than vacation and yoga is more than rolling out your mat. This week I’m joined by Lisa Robertson, owner and founder of I Am Yogi Studios, the first Black-owned hot yoga studio in Queens (if you're in the NY area, join us for their grand opening ribbon ceremony on 1/25/25!) We discuss how yoga is more than positions and poses, but a continued way of life. We lean into how our experiences of yoga have reflected in our travels, her experiences as a healer and entrepreneur, and how community can be found in yoga and abroad. Practice with us.

Support their fundraiser: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/2VHVQQPTVF8NH/checkout/YT7VRVUNKK4OKTTHAN5CYNSC?src=sheet&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabNZofmZf1pe_YevYfBMRPmYw3AlqomwsnwejYTbpuTfJCkN_pXOgJfFag_aem_Vtq3oLSdt1xPOogK1tvc8g

Giveaway!

Experience the magic of Lisa and her I Am Yogi team virtually! Two winners will receive one month long virtual pass so you can tap into movement and peace from anywhere in the world. Jump over to IG and share this episode! Tag both our pages (@IAmYogiStudios & @TravelNSh_t) so we can see it for your chance to win. Winners will be announced on IG on 2/1/25.

Link mentioned in the episode: https://breathingdeeply.com/most-popular-yoga/

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Guest: Lisa Robertson

https://www.iamyogistudios.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamyogistudios

Host: http://www.instagram.com/_dCarrie

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I came across a few articles over the last few weeks that piqued my curiosity. From exploring the sun, the Drake Passage, people missing their cruise, eradicating diseases and the Panama Canal, I hope you enjoy this dive into the different ways we as travelers can be invested in what’s going on around the world.

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We are currently doing a Dexter and Will & Grace rewatch, and it got me to thinking, “where do I stand on travel revisits?” There is the obvious repeat destination argument, but what about revisiting my opinions on certain types of travel? Revisiting childhood vacation spots? There are multiple things that come up when rewatching a show 8 used to love. This week I turn that lens on my travels.

Episodes mentioned:

Slowing Down On Vacation and In Life - Ep 270

What Can You Learn From International Reality Shows? -Ep 289

My “Drink Masters” Experiences Around The World -Ep 213

Hotel Honesty with Trey Motley - Ep 146

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Over the years, I’ve learned how important bees are to the balance of ALL the things. This week I’m joined by Valentinos Filippou, who runs a bee farm in a small village in Cyprus. Join us as we discuss the intersection of travel, culture and environmental awareness, apitherapy and other bee byproducts, and how beekeeping connects to language and community.

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Guest: Valentinos Filippou https://orosmaxaira.com/en/

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oros_maxaira

Host: http://www.instagram.com/_dCarrie

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