Travel and Turn Up Podcast
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThe travel podcast...for the culture. Trends, tips, destinations and guests for the global black travel movement.
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Trends and Tings: February 24, 2022
February 24, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIt's our first episode of 2022, sorry for our lateness! Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're recapping everything that happened in West Africa this past December. Tiffanie explains how pleasantly surprised she was with Nigeria, Jide talks about how Afrochella has turned Ghana into Las Vegas, and David talks about visa issues coming from the UK. The discussion was so good we had to do a part 2, coming next week. Big Chune: Firebo...
Pine x Ginja - Detty December 2021
December 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBWe're joined by Mark Beckford and Lakeshia Ford, the founders of Pine x Ginja, to talk about the biggest Jamaican party in Ghana and their mission to connect the Caribbean to Africa. Find out more: linktr.ee/pinexginja Big Chune: Amindi, Tessellated & Valleyz - Pine & Ginger
PVO - Detty December 2021
December 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWe're joined by the men of Positive Vibes Only (PVO) to talk about their events in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana Find out more: https://linktr.ee/PVOGLOBAL Big Chune: Zinoleesky - Kilofeshe Ayra Starr - Bloody Samaritan Tion Wayne x Russ Millions - Body 2 feat. Arrdee, 3x3E1 & ZT, Bugzy Malone, Fivio Foreign, Darkoo, Buni
Trends and Tings: December 3, 2021
December 04, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about the Omicron variant and the curious (but unsurprising) response against Africa. We're providing facts in this episode, Detty December begins. Big Chune: WizKid - Mood feat. Buju
Trends and Tings: November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBWhere in the world can you find the most clear blue water? Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about our latest travels and get into the debate. Who has the clearest blue water? The Caribbean? East Africa? The Balkans??? We also touch on our plans for end of year travel, and discuss if local gang wars should deter you from your next vacation. Big Chune: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Smokin Out The Window
Trends and Tings: August 26, 2021
August 26, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're wrapping up the busy summer travel period and starting to look forward to fall and winter travel this year. We touch on navigating the UK redlist, why America still hates its neighbors, and debate if South Africa is the best tourism hub for the continent. Big Chune: NCT 127 - Regular (English Version)
Trends and Tings: August 19, 2021
August 19, 2021 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we look at the recent rankings for "World's Best Airports for 2021" and discuss what makes a great airport? The crew also touch on the latest travel restrictions they've faced in their recent trips this month. Big Chune: Nas - Nobody feat. Ms. Lauryn Hill
Trends and Tings: August 6, 2021
August 06, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about the "Black Tax" travelers face when traveling. When you're not sure if you're being mistreated because you are a tourist, or if it's because of your race. Sometimes you're not being mistreated at all and it's just paranoia! We have updated information on traveling with your vaccine card and finally, we discuss Spirit Airlines canceling half of their flights this week, leaving thou...
Trends and Tings: July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. What travel activity should be an Olympic sport? This episode we talk about the Olympics, even though nobody can travel to Tokyo this year. The crew talks about the hits and misses of the events so far, while also debating if only rich countries should host the olympics. We also talk about Detty December for the first time this year in detail. Big Chune: Adekunle Gold - Okay
Trends and Tings: July 20, 2021
July 20, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. We're calling this the start of season 2! As usual your favorite travel entrepreneurs chop it up about the latest happenings for travelers. Today we're talking about how difficult it is to travel still with the pandemic still going on. International travel is complicated with a lot of conflicting rules. Tiffanie shares her experiences traveling to Jamaica and Kenya this month, Jide talks about his frustrations ...
Trends and Tings: May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about travel and luxury. It caused a wave this week on social media when people found out that some airlines are allowing customers to pay for their travel with payment plans. Does this make travel more accessible for the average person and not just seen as a luxury? Staying in that lane, there was a question on if there is true luxury offerings in Lagos, the largest city in Africa. Some...
Trends and Tings: May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we kick it off talking about the newly launched Basketball Africa League (BAL) which made big waves when hip hop star J. Cole was unveiled as one of the players for the season. We debate who currently are the biggest afrobeats and dancehall artists, and also discuss Burna Boy and his Nigerian haters. Plus we discuss if Black travelers should visit destinations tied to historical trauma and suffering. ...
Trends and Tings: May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we kick it off with Tiffanie in Atlanta questioning the poor media coverage of Haiti recently. David is in London and opens up a discussion about foreign land grabs with Zuck catching a stray. Jide is checking in from Boston this week with the reminder that collective wealth is the answer. This week we're thinking about travel and how it shapes our people. Big Chune: Tems- Damages (Official Video)
Trends and Tings: May 5, 2021
May 05, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. We're here to declare that travel is back! The crew has a lot of energy this week with the buzz that travel is back starting this summer and we have all the information you need. David is in London, and the city has announced that restrictions will be lifted starting this month. Tiffanie is in Atlanta for a short stay, where things have been open for months. And Jide is back on the east coast getting ready for ...
Trends and Tings: April 23, 2021
April 23, 2021 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week the crew starts off with Tiffanie being in a bad mood. She's in Kenya and witnessing the unfair burdens travelers face firsthand. This leads to a discussion on the enduring legacy of colonization and if Black people can progress if we're still using history as an excuse. We also created a new segment where we talk about topics that are #NotAfrica (37:00). You don't want to miss this convo: HBCU's, tra...
Trends and Tings: April 11, 2021
April 11, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. The crew is back this week, Jide is in Mexico City after getting vaccinated. We discuss if it's worth getting the vaccine to travel and what the future might look like. Tiffanie is still in Kenya, which is facing new travel restrictions. This leads to a discussion on why Africa isn't a hot destination as the world looks to recovery. Can the continent catch up? David is in the UK setting up his wine bu...
Classic Faves: Black and Abroad
April 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBThis week we're looking back at one of our favorite episodes with Eric Martin, co-founder of Black and Abroad, a multi-platform travel and lifestyle company redefining experiences for the modern Black traveler. Since this conversation Black and Abroad have launched their "Go Back to Africa" project, a pan-African tourism campaign – for every country in Africa – designed to reframe the story around Black travel. This was one of our most impactful discussions, an authentic conversation with a ...
Urban Events Global
March 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThis week we head to Houston, Texas to connect with Kevin Knight, the Founder and CEO of Urban Events Global. Kevin started his company as a camping trip with a few friends before eventually blossoming into the largest camping event hosted in the USA. Now they've grown into a dynamic force in the travel industry and were recently named one of the 10 Best Adventure Travel companies by USA Today. The hardworking CEO also created Black Travel Tube, a content database of black travel blogs, vide...
Classic Faves: Laila Johnson-Salami
March 16, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week we're looking back at one of our favorite episodes with Laila Johnson-Salami, host of The Morning Show on AriseTV and a rising star in African news and journalism. Since this conversation Laila went on to become a founding member of Feminist Coalition aka FemCo in Nigeria. In just a few months FemCo went on to international acclaim, leading a generation of young Nigerians during the #EndSARS protests and spearheading a global campaign in the diaspora. Laila's passion and belief in ...
Classic Faves: Laila Johnson-Salami
March 16, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week we're looking back at one of our favorite episodes with Laila Johnson-Salami, host of The Morning Show on AriseTV and a rising star in African news and journalism. Since this conversation Laila went on to become a founding member of Feminist Coalition aka FemCo in Nigeria. In just a few months FemCo went on to international acclaim, leading a generation of young Nigerians during the #EndSARS protests and spearheading a global campaign in the diaspora. Laila's passion and belief in ...
Trends and Tings: March 15, 2021
March 15, 2021 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIts our anniversary! One year ago we launched our first episodes and what a crazy year it's been. Now we're a top 20 global travel podcast with listeners all over the world. We want to thank all of our listeners, we would not be here without you. The journey continues... Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. Today we're talking about the problems that seem to follow Boeing. After the disasters of the 737-Max the company has been in the ...
Nigerians Travel Too
March 03, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBOur guest this week is the very impressive Elizabeth Agboola, founder and CEO of Nigerians Travel Too. Elizabeth started the company in 2016 and it has grown into one of the largest travel management and agencies in the country. We talk about how she started the company and her journey in the travel space (01:01), the tricks to traveling as an African for domestic and international destinations (16:00), the perception and reality of lack of money in the African travel market (33:15), a fier...
Trends and Tings: February 26, 2021
February 26, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about Kalina Collier, the (now former) JetBlue flight attendant who traveled to Jamaica and then claimed she was being held hostage when she was just in quarantine. It nearly sparked an international incident between Jamaica and the USA and fanned some ugly flames on social media, especially between Jamaicans and Black Americans. We also recap all the news you need to know, be ...
Family Business
February 23, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBThis week we head to Paris to link with Gael “Gabbok” Bokongo, a Congolese-French Businessman and Family man who quit his job on Wall Street, started a media company and now travels the world with his 8 year old daughter Deïyna. Gael has been to over 108 countries and counting, traveling solo with his daughter on many of them. He talks to us about his journey from escaping war as a child, to a PhD in Mathematics, to Wall Street, and now raising a young woman as a digital nomad. He shares the...
Trends and Tings: February 10, 2021
February 10, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. Today we're talking about the ignorance of travelers. Traveling to another country and not respecting the local customs and history. Why do people from dominant cultures make such bad guests in other countries? Is it just human nature? Traveling the world is a fundamentally humbling experience. Also we imagine what future generations of the diaspora will say about this current era, are we doing enough...
Diaspora Talks
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWe're excited to kick off our second season and a new year of guests with the amazing Annette Abena of Diaspora Talks. Annette is a Ghanaian-British content creator, blogger, and podcast host connecting Africa's fastest-growing businesses to the Diaspora. The London based 20-something joins us to talk about her travels on the continent and her passion for Africa, business & development. We talk about traveling to the continent during a pandemic (02:27), why she started Diaspora Talks (08:2...
Trends and Tings: February 1, 2021
February 01, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. It's Black History Month in the United States, we'll be dropping special guest episodes this month to celebrate so make sure to check in. Today we're talking about travel shaming. Recently in the news we've seen stories of travelers being deported, detained and shamed in countries all over the world. In the midst of a global pandemic there are real questions around what travel is acceptable, and what ...
Trends and Tings: January 19, 2021
January 19, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We're back for the first time in 2021 and there's so much to discuss. We start by paying homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his life and legacy to progress in the global Black diaspora. We discuss leadership of eras in the past and compare it to our leadership in modern times. The UK is finally putting in more stringent travel restrictions, and have banned flights from South America and Portugal...
Trends and Tings: December 29, 2020
December 29, 2020 22:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. This week its the last episode of the year. 2020 has been horrible for the travel movement but Black travelers everywhere have kept the vibes through it all. We reflect on the year that changed everything, and share where in the world we will be bringing in the new year. We also talk about a great bit of positive travel news, a direct flight from Nigeria to Jamaica! Two of the waviest cultures in the ...
Trends and Tings: December 22, 2020
December 22, 2020 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. This week we try to come to terms with our new superpowers during the #NegroSolstice. We do talk a bit about travel too. The news is worrying this week, UK is going under a new "lockdown" and even popular destinations in Africa and the Caribbean are seeing a rise in cases. The usual questions about travel shaming and safety remain. Many people are still going ahead with their December travels, and man...
Trends and Tings: December 14, 2020
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBTrends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. This week we focus on the topic that everyone is talking about, the covid vaccine. With the UK, the US, Canada and other countries starting to give vaccinations, what can we expect? How will this affect travel in the short term? We have an honest convo about what this means for Black travelers and also why many travelers do not trust the vaccine. It's a lot for anyone to deal with, we try to work thro...
Trends and Tings: November 24, 2020
November 24, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBWe're back! As usual, our weekly Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. With cases on the rise around the world it looks like our dreams of a travel filled December are dashed. Whether its a quick trip to grandma's or a long haul flight across the Atlantic we discuss if December travel is officially canceled. Big Chune: Pop Smoke - Dior Make sure to follow our hosts on the new social media app Clubhouse!
Baltimore's Promise
November 05, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week we head to Baltimore, Maryland where we meet with newly elected Mayor Brandon Scott. Since its election season in the USA we thought who better to talk about the future of travel and tourism in this city than the man leading the vision for the city. Baltimore is a historic city that played an important role in the creation of the USA and since then has continued the legacy as a cultural, intellectual and inspirational hub for Black thought and excellence. As one of the few major ci...
Trends and Tings: October 29, 2020
October 29, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThis is our first video episode! As usual, our weekly Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. This week however we're introducing our YouTube channel where we'll post video episodes of our weekly "Trends and Tings". We discussed why negative content about black travel finds an audience, updated information on whats going on with #EndSars in Nigeria and how its now inspired protest movements all over Africa. We also touch on the latest examp...
Trends and Tings: October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBOn October 20, 2020, Nigerian security forces opened fire on peaceful protesters at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos Nigeria. We watched live on social media in horror as young people bled to death right in front of our eyes. We discuss the events around this Black Tuesday, provide background information, and talk about the similarities (and differences) with protest movements across the diaspora. If you are looking for more information on how you can help from anywhere, please go to @travelntu...
Black and Abroad
October 16, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBIn this episode we're joined by Eric Martin, co-founder of Black and Abroad. The globally recognized travel brand has served as a source of inspiration and community for a generation of young Black travelers. Eric talks to us about his journey with Black and Abroad and how growing up in Washington DC shaped his worldview (1:30), the evolution of the Black travel experience over recent years (18:40), using travel to unlock a Black economic superpower (38:15), plus navigating the new reality f...
Trends and Tings: October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We support the call to #EndSARS and End Police Brutality. We discuss the social movement out of Nigeria that has swept across the world this week, putting a spotlight on how Black people are treated even in our own countries. What can you do to help? We discuss solutions and ways we can support each other. We are all in this together! Big chune: 6LACK - Pretty Little Fears (feat. J. Col...
Trends and Tings: October 8, 2020
October 08, 2020 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We start by checking in on the curfew situation in London/UK and Kingston/Jamaica as our hosts are grounded for lockdown. We also discuss the stereotypes that divide us, and the impact on how black people treat each other all around the world. Let's celebrate Black excellence! Big chune: Nas - "Ultra Black"
Trends and Tings: October 1, 2020
October 01, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. Tiffanie is back stateside and shares her shock at the lack of protocols at JFK airport during her trip flying from Kenya to New York. We also discuss the good news with so many events like Afrochella announcing dates for December 2020 on the continent. Detty December is a go! Big chune: Maleek Berry - "New Bounce" (feat Wizkid & Phenom)
Trends and Tings: September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. The UK is adopting a country wide curfew starting this week to help deal with the COVID pandemic. Many other countries have already had a curfew due to the pandemic including Jamaica and Kenya. So we ask Tiffanie, a Jamaican currently living in Kenya to tell us what London can learn from these countries. The other big news of the week is South Africa opening their borders for internation...
Trends and Tings: September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We discuss the luxury property market emerging in popular African destinations, who are the people that can afford it? There is so much wealth inequality especially in poorer countries, but is it fair to expect wealthier Black people to buy these properties and help the surrounding community? Can Black people be gentrifiers? This was an introspective conversation on the responsibilities ...
Kiss the Chef
September 12, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode we catch up with Chef Coco Reinarhz, owner of Epicure restaurant, the Pan-African themed culinary experience based in Johannesburg. The multi award winning Burundian chef is embracing the modern African food movement by traveling the continent sourcing dishes and recipes that are out of reach for most people. He shares his upbringing in various countries in Africa in a culinary family and his vision of providing a full experience of Africa through food (1:45), the devastation...
Trends and Tings: September 8, 2020
September 08, 2020 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. Travelers are always looking to save money and budget airlines are popular options to save on travel. Some travelers refuse to travel budget, Tiffanie explains why she will never fly with Spirit Airlines. Are you too bougie to fly Spirit? We also discuss another terrible headline about Africa from the media that caused international outrage. Big Chune: Mahalia - Simmer (feat. Burna Boy)
Trends and Tings: September 1, 2020
September 02, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBIn this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. There's a big debate about traveling during the pandemic, some feel its not ethical for travelers to visit other countries even with quarantine measures in place. While others feel its not a problem. Should travelers be shamed in this period for exercising their right to travel? August was Women's Month, so we make our final spotlight of women who inspire us around the diaspora. David: ...
Africa Tourism Association
August 28, 2020 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode we chop it up with Naledi Khabo, the CEO of Africa Tourism Association (ATA). ATA is the leading global trade association promoting travel and tourism to Africa and strengthening intra-Africa partnerships. We discuss how the diaspora is changing the face of travel to Africa (4:00), the prominence of group travel and collaboration between travel groups (20:30), boosting the travel industry on the continent by marketing to Africans to explore Africa (38:00), plus we talk about ...
Trends and Tings: August 25, 2020
August 25, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We talk about Independence Day and what it means for people from colonized countries (including the USA). Special shout out to the Democratic Republic of Coffee. August is also Women's Month, so this whole month on Trends we're going to spotlight women who inspire us around the diaspora. Tiffanie: Mekatilili Wa Menza - historical Kenyan leader who led resistance against the British duri...
You Don't Look Jewish
August 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode we meet Tiffany Harris, a racial justice activist who's the Chief Program Officer at Moishe House, and also the Founder of You Don't Look Jewish. Originally from Seattle, Tiffany has lived and worked in France, Switzerland, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, and now Washington DC. She's an avid traveler with 89 countries visited and is a Taglit (Formerly Birthright Israel) Fellow who sits on multiple boards in the Jewish community. She shares with us her story growing up both Black and...
Trends and Tings: August 18, 2020
August 18, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We discuss the Madagascar backed "cure" called COVID-organics (06:45), Greece secretly abandoning 1,000 refugees in the sea (09:25), USA visa restrictions on Nigerians (16:45), plus why the discussion around saving tourism in Africa is only reserved for wildlife animals (24:30). Big chune: Midnite - Holy Mountain Loyal Listener Spotlight: @docbintu
Curious about Cape Town
August 14, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode we catch up with Bheki Dube, the founder and CEO of Curocity, a network of African design hostels with locations in Johannesburg, Durban and most recently Cape Town. Bheki is an award winning entrepreneur being named Best Tourism Entrepreneur at the 2020 Tropics Business Summit, and at 28 years old is one of the few Black hotel owners in Cape Town. Bheki talks with us about his background and the story behind Curiocity (2:25), the challenges for Black hotel and property owner...
Trends and Tings: August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode of Trends and Tings we recap all the current news this week in the world of Black travel. We cover which countries in the diaspora are open for travel, and discuss some of the conflicting information out there. August is also Women's Month, so this whole month on Trends we're going to spotlight women who inspire us around the diaspora. Tiffanie: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - first elected female head of state in Africa. Fmr President of Liberia Jide: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - economis...