Why We Wander

As we round out a year of no travel, we are all continuing to find ways to stay connected to the world around us. In this episode, that means through our stomachs! Food, for many, is reason enough to hop on an airplane. And while some of us are lucky enough to live where you can have shakshuka for breakfast, banh mi for lunch and mole for dinner, nothing can compare to the moment you discover a new dish in a new place - or can it? We've also rounded up some links related to topics covered in this episode. To learn more about the history of Brazilian Acarajé, the street food popularized by Afro-Bahian women that Tamara mentions, check out: https://blog.amigofoods.com/index.php/brazilian-foods/brazils-acaraje-dish/ We also talk about diversity in the travel and food programming world. Shannon gives a shout out to Samin Nosrat's "Salt Fat Acid Heat" series (https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/)for bringing a much-needed female perspective to the landscape, and Tamara credits a show called "Late Night Eats," which is hosted by Jordan Andino, for introducing her to one of her new favorite restaurants in Toronto (https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/late-nite-eats/blog/the-best-late-night-eats-in-toronto/)

In this episode we talk with Dr. Kiona, an online educator and founder of How Not To Travel Like A Basic Bitch. She blends travel with accessible learning by spotlighting different cultures, uplifting marginalized voices, and inspiring her audience to travel mindfully. She also hosts How Not To Travel, a biweekly podcast, curates monthly education trips to Cuba, and works alongside local populations on income-generating projects, which you'll hear more about in this episode. We talk to her about all of these ventures, as well as what it means to travel mindfully, what it's like to be an online educator on social media, and her advice for travel-curious students. Dr. Kiona's Website: https://hownottotravellikeabasicbitch.com Dr. Kiona's Instagram Page @hownottotravellikeabasicbitch https://www.instagram.com/hownottotravellikeabasicbitch/ Dr. Kiona's Podcast How Not to Travel: https://ochentastudio.com/how-not-to-travel-podcast Dr. Kiona's forthcoming film, Barrio Chino: https://www.instagram.com/barriochinofilm/

It's the run-up to the Golden Globes, and we have the surprise - and controversial - multi-nominee "Emily in Paris" on our minds. We talk about what we liked about the show, how we'd approach the story if we were in the writers' room, and whether it's possible to tell escapist stories about working and living abroad while staying grounded in reality.

If we weren't in the middle of a pandemic, it would be study abroad season for high-school and college students around the US. In the spirit of nostalgia and with hope for a future of safely-opened borders, we decided to reflect on our own memories of studying abroad, and share some from our listeners, too. We also preview the second virtual workshop in our Intentional Travel series, "Anti-Racist Travel," which will take place on Saturday, February 27 from 3-5 pm. To sign up, check out: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intentional-travel-a-virtual-workshop-series-tickets-135083078123 Thanks to Marie Martin and Dr. Chinyere Osuji, host of Getting Woke by Dr. Chi (https://anchor.fm/drchi), for allowing us to share their stories in this episode.

In this postcard episode Tamara and Shannon talk about what everyone is talking about: vaccine tourism. From out-of-staters crossing the border in Florida to international travel agencies marketing yet-to-be-available vaccination trips to New York City to wealthy elites, people are cutting lines left and right to get the vaccine. We talk about what this kind of travel means in the context of a pandemic as well as how it fits into the broader definition of medical tourism. What counts as vaccine tourism? Who are the winners and losers? We also talk about how the pandemic has put a finer point on thinking about not only where you are going, but more importantly where you are from and how our relationship to the pandemic can change based not only on what country you live in but even potentially what neighborhood or county you are from. We also look back on the first virtual workshop in our Intentional Travel series, and preview our next one, "Anti-Racist Travel," taking place on Saturday, February 27 from 3-5 pm. To sign up, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intentional-travel-a-virtual-workshop-series-tickets-135083078123 Resources and Reading Outpatients: The Astonishing New World of Medical Tourism: https://globalreports.columbia.edu/books/outpatients/ WFLA News Report on Florida's Vaccine Tourism Problem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs-cF4Rkb9s&ab_channel=WFLANewsChannel8 Mexican TV Personality Juan Jose Origel's Post on Traveling for the Vaccine https://twitter.com/Pepillo_Origel/status/1353146490659737601 The Wealthy Are Getting More Vaccinations, Even in Poorer Neighborhoods https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/02/health/white-people-covid-vaccines-minorities.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage A SoulCycle instructor got a vaccine for being an "educator." Now she's in trouble. https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22260964/soulcycle-stacey-griffith-vaccine-line-skipping

In this episode, we talk with Elisa Jéhanno, a licensed tour guide in Paris who - it might surprise you - has been keeping very busy these past few months . We cover a range of topics, including the French licensing process, how she pivoted from in-person tours to virtual offerings, Parisians' mixed feelings about having their city to themselves during the pandemic, and so much more. To learn more about Elisa, visit: https://www.elisaguideparis-en.com/ As Elisa notes in the interview, Google Arts & Culture has partnered with several museums around the world, making it possible to view high-resolution reproductions of some of your favorite art pieces from the comfort of your own home. Musée d'Orsay collection: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/musee-dorsay-paris The Louvre collection: https://artsandculture.google.com/entity/the-louvre/m04gdr?categoryId=place Still, these collections only scratch the surface of the museums' holdings. Be sure to listen to the episode so you can hear Elisa's story about how far she went to fill in the gaps, and consider booking one of her private virtual tours!

In this episode, Tamara talks with Brandon, a friend of the podcast who you last heard from him in episode 36 (https://soundcloud.com/user-88865630/ep-36-getting-away-but-not-escaping). In addition to loving to talk about travel, the two of us also love to talk about all things Real Housewives. So we got together to explore the intersection of those two topics: the places they go, the things they do while there, and what it's like to watch it all unfold. We also touch on a more serious topic in this episode, which is the racially-motivated killing of Bakari Henderson while he was on vacation in Greece. For more on his family's quest to bring his killers to justice, see: https://greece.greekreporter.com/2020/11/05/parents-of-son-slain-in-greece-say-he-never-met-a-stranger/ Henderson's family has also set up a scholarship fund that provides travel opportunities to families that have lost loved ones to violence. You can learn more and make a donation at: https://thebakarifoundation.org/ If you enjoy the podcast and the range of topics we cover, please check out our upcoming virtual workshop series titled Intentional Travel, which will run on a monthly basis starting January 30. For details and ticket info, check out: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intentional-travel-a-virtual-workshop-series-tickets-135083078123?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

In our 40th and final episode of 2020, Tamara and Shannon reflect on a year without travel (or at least much travel) and talk about what this coming year will look like for us personally and for the travel industry at large. We reminisce about the last places we traveled to pre-COVID, consider the closest we got to "getting away" during lockdown, share ways we've kept the spirit of wanderlust alive through gift giving and make some predictions for 2021. From window swaps to new bicycles, canceled flights to virtual cooking classes - 2020 wasn't what anyone had imagined and frankly we're glad it's over, but that doesn't mean there weren't some lessons learned and small victories (like Shannon's inclusion in Accidentally Wes Anderson). Perhaps what is most exciting is what we have planned for 2021. We'll be launching a workshop series, Intentional Travel, covering different themes for mindful travelers. From Antiracist Travel to Intentional Travel Influencing; Intentional Family or Group Travel to Ethical Travel to the Caribbean and Mexico, we'll explore these themes and more in an interactive, virtual setting, giving attendees the tools they desire to make the most of their travels in 2021. Sign up to find out more here: https://www.thewanderingscholar.org/intentional-travel As Discussed: Window Swap - https://www.window-swap.com Accidentally Wes Anderson - vhttps://accidentallywesanderson.com League of Kitchens - https://www.leagueofkitchens.com Ars Nova, Virtual Theater - https://arsnovanyc.com Tenement Museum (virtual) - https://www.tenement.org/virtual-experiences/

This week's episode is a two-part exploration of race and travel. In Part one, Shannon and Tamara chat with Susan Ho, a travel company founder who we first spoke to in Episode 23. And in part two, Tamara talks with friend of the podcast Angela Moore - who you first heard from in our popular episode about kids and travel, and who appeared more recently for Episode 35. Episode notes for Part 1, with Susan Ho: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3005360/asians-who-travel-and-racial-stereotypes-follow-asian Also, Susan's travel company, Journy, is still active during COVID-19, but right now by way of offering live, interactive video experiences with their experts in travel, hospitality and wellness at: https://experiences.gojourny.com/journyonline/?utm_medium=Content&utm_source=Homepage&utm_campaign=journy_your_way Episode notes for Part 2, with Angela Moore: https://soundcloud.com/user-88865630/why-we-wander-episode-34-beyond-the-black-square https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/12/opinion/sunday/black-america-racism-refugee.html https://fortune.com/2020/08/10/black-african-americans-leaving-us-moving-abroad-professionals-race-opportunity-careers/ (note: I mistakenly - and insistently! - referred to this in the episode as a "Forbes article") https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/08/30/black-us-diplomat-customs-border-protection-cbp-detained-harassed-325676 For our other episodes with Susan and Angela, check out: https://soundcloud.com/user-88865630/why-we-wander-episode-23-planning-a-trip-with-susan-ho-founder-of-journy https://soundcloud.com/user-88865630/why-we-wander-episode-7-postcard-travel-with-kids https://soundcloud.com/user-88865630/episode-35-travel-in-the-time-of-covid

In this episode, Tamara talks with Janina Klimas, a language teacher and expert on all things related to feeling confident speaking foreign languages. If you're wondering how you'll get through another winter in quarantine, Janina has tips for reading books, listening to podcasts, and finding fun and effective ways to build your vocabulary and fluency from the comfort of your own home. And now that we're all getting closer to being vaccinated and getting to travel again, she also has advice for making any trip an opportunity for in-depth language immersion. For more from Janina, check out: http://reallifelanguage.com/reallifelanguageblog/ https://www.instagram.com/reallifelanguage/?hl=en