Melanin and Miles Travel Podcast
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsMelanin and Miles is the weekly travel podcast for millennial and gen-z black women that explores being a woman of color while traveling, affordable travel advice, bucket list travel destinations, funny travel stories and interviews with popular travel influencers. The podcast also includes tips on packing, hotels, airlines, passports, solo travel and budget travel. Melanin & Miles is co-hosted by Joi Wade and Janelle Layton, two black girls in their 20's who have traveled to over 25 countries and 5 continents and love exploring new cultures. Subscribe and stay updated at melaninandmiles.com
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Episodes
Amigos de las Américas | EP. 117
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThis week we interviewed Sara Nathan, President & CEO of Amigos de las Americas, the 55-year-old nonprofit that organizes gap year and cultural immersion trips to South and Central America for teens/young adults, with a focus on cultural competency, global citizenship, climate change & conservation, and ethical community service. Listen to learn about their various programs and financial aid opportunities for students and recent graduates.
Learn about Lindy (Zambia, Nigeria, and South Africa) | EP. 116
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThis week we interviewed Lindy who is currently in Zambia. Lindy has done a lot of domestic and international travel and shares some of her favorite and least favorite experiences traveling around Africa. Learn more about Lindy and her travels on instagram @miss_kazna.
Bonding Abroad with Alexis and Asia | EP. 115
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThis week we interviewed Alexis and Asia, a travel couple that have been all over the world and run a travel blog called Bonding Abroad. Listen to hear some of their favorite travel tips and stories. Find out more about their blog here. You can also follow them on instagram @bonding_abroad.
Advantage International with Ja’Vonne and Gene | EP. 114
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBJa’Vonne and Gene Harley are a married couple who are changing the narrative of traveling while Black. They are the proud owners of Advantage International which offers purposeful adventures for black travelers for more than 23 years. Learn more about Advantage International on their website. You can also find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Deep Dive into Travel with Dennie | EP. 113
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week we interviewed Dennie who has traveled a lot both internationally and domestically. Listen to hear about her origins in Antigua and Barbuda, study abroad, travel mistakes, travels throughout Europe, and some of her favorite and funny travel stories. Follow Dennie on IG to follow any upcoming trips she has planned.
Afro Nation 2021 | EP. 112
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week Janelle talks about her trip to Las Vegas, NV for the Afro Nation festival. Listen to hear about Janelle’s weekend trip where she saw Rema, Wizkid, Davido and more preform. You can also find out more about her opinion of Vegas, different restaurants she tried, and whether or not she would go to the next festival.
Summer Trip to Greece (Part II: Santorini and Crete) | EP. 111
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week Janelle does a quick recap of her trip to Greece during the first couple weeks of September. In this episode, she continues from last week and does a quick explanation of her time in Santorini and Crete. She also talks about the covid restrictions/requirements during her travels.
Summer Trip to Greece (Part 1: Planning and Athens) | EP. 110
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThis week Janelle does a quick recap of her trip to Greece during the first couple weeks of September. In this episode, she does a quick explanation of the planning of her trip and what it was like in Athens during her stay.
Joi and Janelle End of Summer Travel and Life Updates | EP. 109
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this weeks episode Joi and Janelle talk about their personal travel and life updates. They also mention a lot of coronavirus updates relating to travel, our opinions, the vaccine, and travel tips for those looking to plan trips. Listen to hear their updates. Also let us know how you're staying safe, dealing with the virus, and traveling this year. Receive a complementary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at melaninandmiles.com/pin
Pandemic Trip Planning | EP. 108
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week we wanted to do an episode on how to plan a trip during a global pandemic. Most of the steps are the exact same for when you normally plan a trip, but there are a few extra things you need to be considerate of especially since COVID has become such a relevant factor of trip planning. Refer to EP. 15 | How to plan a trip to anywhere in the world, to see how we were planning trips before the pandemic.
Life as an Expat with Juanita | EP. 107
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBJuanita Ingram is an American mother, lawyer, philanthropist, and producer living in Singapore. Juanita and her family relocated from the states to London for her husbands job, and then on to Taiwan, where they were living during COVID, and have recently moved to Singapore. Juanita has done a variety of things to document her time abroad. Watch her TV show here. Learn more about the show and Juanita on their websites. Be sure to follow Juanita on Instagram to follow her journey as an expat.
Power of the Palate with Kathiana | EP. 106
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week we are finally getting back into interviews and I would like to introduce Kathiana who recently published the book, The Power of the Palate: Through the Great Exchange. The book is about how food bridges the gaps of culture and its potential to help improve conflict resolution and promote diplomacy. She aims to teach people that while we all may speak different languages, have different cultures, and live in different places, we're unified by the oohs and mm's of our palates when d...
A Summer in French Polynesia | EP. 105
August 17, 2021 18:36 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week Janelle talks about her 2021 summer. She did a 10-week internship that allowed her to travel to Los Angeles and Catalina Island in California and Tahiti and Moorea in French Polynesia. Listen to learn more about her adventures in each place.
Should I Study Abroad? | EP. 104
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIt's a #MelaninandMilesThrowback! Interested in studying abroad? In this episode we get into our study abroad experiences in Spain. We will talk about how we picked our destination, how long we were gone, our study abroad programs, and our unique experiences living in a new country. Enjoy the last episode of our throwback series!
Should I Study Abroad? | EP. 104 #M&MThrowBack
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIt's a #MelaninandMilesThrowback! Interested in studying abroad? In this episode we get into our study abroad experiences in Spain. We will talk about how we picked our destination, how long we were gone, our study abroad programs, and our unique experiences living in a new country. Enjoy the last episode of our throwback series!
Learning the local language QUICK! | EP. 103 #M&MThrowBack
August 03, 2021 15:44 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, we want to get into language barriers and challenges when traveling. Not being fluent in a language shouldn’t discourage you from traveling to a new place, so we want to share how we deal with language barriers. Other topics include tips on key phrases to know when traveling, best apps to use when learning a new language, and classroom vs immersion learning. #M&MThrowBack
Traveling for FREE.99 | EP. 102 #M&MThrowBack
July 28, 2021 02:43 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBHow do we travel so much? How are we not broke? Today we get into travel finesse as university students. In this episode learn more about discounted travel, free travel, available resources, tips and experiences. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
The Only Packing Guide You’ll Ever Need | EP. 101 #M&MThrowBack
July 20, 2021 17:06 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBNeed help packing? In this episode, we talk about our packing experiences and give advice on how to pack for both short and long trips (anywhere from 2 days to 4 months), based on our struggles. This episode was recorded before the COIVD 19 pandemic.
Don't Book a Trip Before You Use These Travel Tools, Apps and Websites | EP. 100 #M&MThrowBack
July 13, 2021 14:10 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIt's a #MelaninandMilesThrowback! Today we get into our favorite travel newsletters, apps, websites, and companies. Learn more about these travel tools and our upcoming group travel destination in this episode. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin This episode was previously recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Balancing Work and Travel with Jade Gold | EP. 99
July 06, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week we interviewed Jade Gold, a travel and lifestyle influencer and TV Producer seen on @hgtv, @tvonetv, and @travelnoire. In this interview she shares plenty of travel tips and stories. Listen to learn more about her year in Italy, traveling during a global pandemic, and balancing a full time job with travel.
Deb and Jonah’s Global Adventures | EP. 98
June 29, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBTo inspire families to travel with their children, bestselling co-authors, and mother and son team Deborah Haile and Jonah Seyum co-wrote the series, Jonah's Global Footprints with the books: The Search for Elephants in Thailand and Finding My Amigo in Cuba with more to come. This duo launched these books to share Jonah’s experiences, and to encourage other children to seek their own adventures. Listen to hear some of their travel stories, how they’ve started writing this travel based book s...
100 Countries and Counting with C. Nichole Pt. 2 | EP. 97
June 22, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week we’d like to welcome back C. Nichole for another interview. Last we heard from her we learned a bit about herself and her travel story. If you missed her last episode she is a businesswoman, author, singer-songwriter, non-profit founder, and world traveler, C.Nichole. The 29-year-old with 50 states, 96 countries, and all seven continents under her belt stated that her travels fueled Pan African Think Tank. PATT is a non-profit on a mission of bridging the gap between Africa and the...
Black Travel Box Part II | EP. 96
June 15, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week we are welcoming back Orion Brown, Founder and CEO of The Black Travel Box, a company that offers clean beauty essentials on-the-go for travelers of color. If you haven’t listened to her last episode you can find it here. This week she talks about recent travel, upcoming trips, and big news for her brand. BlackTravelBox (https://theblacktravelbox.com/) has launched a $50K crowdfunding campaign via iFundWomen. You can support using this link, be sure to listen to hear about some of ...
Moving to Bali with Ndamu | EP. 95
June 08, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBNdamu (Kario) is a global traveler and content creator that has traveled all over the world and uses her instagram as a platform to share her travel stories. Listen to hear more about her travel filled life. Ndamu shares everything from being born in South Africa, raised in the UK, recent travel to Greece, and a major move to Bali. Be sure to follow her on instagram to see more about her life in Bali.
Summer 2021 (Life, Travel, and COVID Updates) | EP. 94
June 01, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBIn this weeks episode Janelle talks about her personal travel and life updates. Also, she mentions a lot of coronavirus updates relating to travel, our opinions, the vaccine, and travel tips for those looking to plan trips. Listen to hear her updates let us know how you're staying safe, dealing with the virus, and traveling this year. Receive a complementary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at melaninandmiles.com/pin
Camp Cleveland with Taye | EP. 93
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBTaye Uhuru is a world traveler of 70 countries and counting that hosts several educational tours around Africa, Asia, Europe, and Brazil. Listen to this episode to learn about some of his educational tours, recent travel experiences, and upcoming tours this year. Find more of his trips on his website (https://www.afroset.net/category/educational-tours)
Family Trips with Shayla McGhee | EP. 92
May 18, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBShayla McGhee is an author, educator, and owner of Sable Inspired Books, LLC. In her free time, she loves to travel around the world with her husband, 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twins. When her oldest daughter, Payton, turned four years old, Shayla took her on a girl’s trip to Belgium, France, and Holland. The amount of knowledge Payton soaked up in the short span of time they were there only inspired Shayla to travel with her small children even more. Listen to learn more about thei...
Traveling with Guy | EP.91
May 11, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBGuy is a content creator, global traveler, travel hacker, travel blogger and podcast host. He’s traveled to about 20 countries and has lots of interesting advice about travel that he shares on all of his platforms. Be sure to listen to learn more about his move from New York to California, some of his most recent trips, and travel hacking advice. Follow Guy on instagram to follow his podcast and travel stories.
Around the World with Ewane | EP. 90
May 04, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBEwane “E” Masango is a worldwide traveler that uses his instagram as a platform to share his travel stories. Listen to hear some funny travel stories and learn more about his travels through Asia, Colombia, Africa, and Europe. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin.
Traveling Tuesdays with Abena | EP. 89
April 27, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week we interviewed Abena, content creator and frequent solo and budget traveler that has traveled all over the world and uses her instagram and Tiktok as a platform to share her travel stories. Listen to learn more about the 6 years she spent in Ghana, 1 year she lived in France, other travel experiences in Egypt, and more about content creating as a traveler.
Alaska and the Arctic | EP. 88
April 20, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBMichaela is a young Black woman, born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. After she graduated college, she lived and worked 660 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Norway. Since then she has become an author and recently wrote a travel memoir titled, Welp: Climate Change and Arctic Identities. This book gives a realistic and beautiful picture of travel in the Arctic—from visiting reindeer herders to hiking mountains to nearly getting in a fight at a Norwegian music festival. Listen to learn mor...
Tiffanie in Paris | EP. 87
April 13, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBTiffanie Davis is an entrepreneur, content creator, and helps others tackle their move abroad. Listen to hear more about Tiffanie’s business, life, and move to Paris. Learn more about Tiffanie through all of her platforms here. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin.
100 Countries and Counting with C. Nichole | EP. 86
April 06, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBC. Nichole is a businesswoman, author, singer-songwriter, non-profit founder, and world traveler. The 29-year-old has 50 states, 96 countries, and all seven continents under her belt and stated that her travels fueled Pan African Think Tank. PATT is a non-profit on a mission of bridging the gap between Africa and the African Diaspora through Pan African forums that assist with research as a means to collectively advocate. Listen as she talks about her study abroad experience in Ghana and Lon...
Miami Spring Break | EP. 85
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBJanelle talks about her 2021 spring break trip. Listen as she talks about planning, what her trip was like, and how she felt about Miami. Let us know where you went for spring break in the comments. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
Solo Travel Stories with Nessa: Brazil, Holland, Mexico, and More… | EP. 84
March 23, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week we interviewed Nessa, travel and clothing business owner and full time employee. At only 25 she has traveled to over 30 countries and lived in a few different countries as well. Listen to find out more about her life as a solo traveler, life in so many different countries, tips for other travelers, and her travel business, @wearebeyondoasis.
Let’s Move to Spain: Exported Chocolate the Podcast | EP. 83
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThis week we interviewed Zahra and Taciana, two friends who decided to live abroad together and now co-host the podcast, Exported Chocolate, which is an amazing platform where they share all the tea on their experiences overseas, tips on getting a job abroad, and the travel stories of others that have been abroad. Listen to learn more about how they started their podcast and how they have adjusted to life in Spain. Also, be sure to follow their journey on IG exported_chocolates.
Journeys with Kris | EP. 82
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week we interviewed Kris, a travel blogger and content creator that uses her platform to share travel tips and stories around the world. Listen to find out why she started her platform, some of her favorite trips, and her experiences as a solo traveler. Be sure to follow more of Kris’s story on her instagram @journeyswithkris and on her shared page @travelingcocoagirls.
Mariah’s Travel Guide | EP. 81
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week we interviewed Mariah Harris, a travel blogger that has been all over the world. Mariah talks about her most recent trips to Dubai and Maldives, her biggest travel mistake, and gives tips for those looking to travel more. Be sure to follow Mariah’s travel story on her Instagram (@mariahstravelguide_)and Youtube (Mariahssoapbox).
The Traveling Child: How to Work Full-Time in Blogging and Travel the World with Family| EP. 80
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this week's episode, Joi interviews Monet Hambrick, a full-time working woman, wife and mama of two. Monet is the writer behind this family travel blog, The Traveling Child. In addition, she is a contributor for The Points Guy and Essence.com. Monet talks about how she started her blog and travel brand + how she's been able to collaborate with amazing brands to travel for free as well as make a full-time living from travel blogging. Lastly, Monet gives tips on traveling with family when i...
What’s Eva Up To? | EP. 79
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week we interviewed Eva, who shares her travel story from both before and after COVID. Be sure to listen to some of her favorite travel experiences and follow her on instagram (@evaoliva_travels) to see her future plans. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
Jetsetta on a Budget | EP. 78
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week we interviewed Honorine, who talks about her experiences as a budget traveler. Be sure to listen to some of her favorite travel experiences and follow her on instagram (@jetsetta2.0) to see her future plans. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
Around the World with Grace | EP. 77
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week we interviewed Grace, who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, spent most of her childhood in Belgium, and is now living in the United States as a working professional. Listen to Grace’s travel stories, how she feels about living in the US compared to Europe and Africa, and how she’s been running a business and traveling through a global pandemic. Find out more about Grace through her business page @byfazila
@BlackGirlTravelSlay | EP. 76
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week we interviewed Alise Graves, founder of @BlackGirlTravelSlay. Listen to find out about her first 2021 travel story to Haiti, how she started @blackgirltravel slay and some of their upcoming trips, and advice for those looking to travel during a global pandemic. Be sure to check out their upcoming trips here.
The City of Brotherly Love | EP. 75
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBDetailing the best food, fashion and fun activities to do during a trip to Philadelphia, PA!
Brittany and Black Women Travels | EP. 74
January 12, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week we interviews Brittany, a certified personal trainer and founder of Brittany Noelle Fitness and Black Women Travels. She's committed to teaching people how to fit fitness into their lifestyles while also inspiring Women of Color to travel and explore. Find out more about Brittany's travel blog on instagram @blackwomentravels or on the website linktr.ee/Blackwomentravels. You can also follow her personal page (b_noellefitness) to learn more about her as a fitness coach.
New Year, New Me | EP. 73
January 05, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBWelcome back to Melanin and Miles and Happy New Year! We’re both very excited to be starting season 5 of the podcast and this week we want to begin with a quick check in on your hosts. The both of us will go through some life and travel updates, so you can hear what some of our plans are for 2021. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
Holiday Travel | EP. 72
December 29, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThis week we're talking about holiday travel. Listen to hear everything from a pros/cons list on these trips, previous trips we've taken, and general advice for traveling during the holidays. Use this episode to help plan for next year. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
Black Women Travel Podcast | EP. 71
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week we are talking to Wanda, host of Black Women Travel Podcast. This podcast shares the stories of Black women who dreamed to make travel a priority. This community of bold women from all over the world have varied travel stories including short-term travelers based in a country to long term travelers living or working abroad. Listen to learn more about Wanda’s travel stories and how she started her podcast. Find more about the podcast on their website (bit.ly/2LoXGmr) and socials (@b...
Travel Hacking with Sheldon | EP. 70
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBToday we are going to be diving into travel hacking otherwise known as traveling for free. Our guest today is Sheldon Martin, who is 27 years old from San Diego, CA. He’s an entrepreneur with several different businesses that all fall in the credit, finance, and travel hacking space. Sheldon has traveled to 26 countries and has been to 30 out of the 50 states in the USA. Not to mention he does his traveling for free or a fraction of the original cost using credit/travel hacks! Be sure to fol...
Janelle in the Wild West | EP. 69
December 08, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThis week Janelle talks about living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Listen to find out more about here life in Oregon, some of her recent travel stories, and her favorite and least favorite things about the state. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin