Travel N Sh!t Podcast

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! Inspir...

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 bui...

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. Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or East Coast Itine...

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 th...

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 trave...

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 experienc...

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 experie...

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. Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our...

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....

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. ****************************************...

Never say never… but almost 40 me is sooo glad to have lived through the decisions of early 30s me 😅. I’ve spent the last almost 10 years of world traveling learning to trust my gut living and vibing through some questionable choices. Tune in for explanations and stay tuned for the Substack with details and photos! Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out...

I’ve had some close calls and dramatic pivots throughout my travels. I’m grateful to have remained safe through them all and grown along the way. Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or Eastcoast Itinerary packs! Each have clickable links for food, accommodations and things to do, packing lists, a pre-trip car checklist to help you arriv...

This week I'm joined by Gionna Nicole, the founder of Avid Swim, a sustainable luxury swimwear brand. We explore Gionna's journey from modeling to designing, the cultural inspirations behind her collections, and the importance of collaboration in the fashion industry. Gionna shares her experiences traveling the world, the challenges of navigating logistics and cultural nuances in business, and her...

This week I'm joined by Isis Breanna as we discuss her project, Pages to Places, where she reads books and visits the places that inspired them. We also dive into local exploration, content creation, travel lessons, impacts of being a creative, self reflection and the power of stories. This is a really dope convo. Dive in. Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Che...

With the state of the country after this most recent election, navigating white spaces throughout our travels is front of mind more than ever. I think by now most of us understand the US for what it is, but there's nothing like updated statistics as a reminder that Black Americans have quite the unique experience in the country we call home. This week I'm joined by Anthony and Marlie Love to discu...

Five US cities with dark, violent and spooky histories. I got into the location of the single deadliest day in US history, mining town disasters, the Elaine Massacre and a few other interesting facts about some of the dark histories of cities across the nation. Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or East Coast Itinerary packs! Each have...

***Trigger Warning violent crimes and graphic content discussed *** Have you ever considered staying at a haunted hotel? Have you ever visited the scene of a famous crime? This week I'm joined by author Dawn Barclay to discuss her upcoming book "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover's Travel Guide of New England." She tells us about some of the most shocking crimes she's discovered in her re...

We mapped out such a convenient and exciting route from NYC to Acadia National Park! I lived out a childhood dream of visiting Salem, MA and added new states to my list of exploration! We visited Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Dive in to see how we broke up the drive, the food, what I'd recommend and what I'd leave behind. Trick or treat, friends! Enjoy your time off this h...

300 episodes at the six year mark!! Thank you all for your patience as I healed from surgery! We're back baby! This week is updates, gratitude and future projections. Tune in to see what's new. I've got something special. If you've ever wondered "how did we get here" when listening to an episode, I've got you covered. I started a Substack to give you guys more context for each episode. Each week,...

I’m taking a break! More like a pause… I’ll be home recovering from fibroid surgery in august and I really want to give myself the opportunity to rest. over the next 8 episodes, i’m going to be re-introducing you guys to some of my favorite episodes, and including yours. I’ll be back on October 10th (10/10!!) with Episode 300, with a fresh and new episode in celebration of 6 years of Travel N Sh!t...

I’m taking a break! More like a pause… I’ll be home recovering from fibroid surgery in august and I really want to give myself the opportunity to rest. over the next 8 episodes, i’m going to be re-introducing you guys to some of my favorite episodes, and including yours. I’ll be back on October 10th (10/10!!) with Episode 300, with a fresh and new episode in celebration of 6 years of Travel N Sh!t...

I’m taking a break! More like a pause... I’ll be home recovering from fibroid surgery in august and I really want to give myself the opportunity to rest. over the next 8 episodes, i’m going to be re-introducing you guys to some of my favorite episodes, and including yours. I’ll be back on October 10th (10/10!!) with Episode 300, with a fresh and new episode in celebration of 6 years of Travel N Sh...

I’m taking a break! More like a pause... I’ll be home recovering from fibroid surgery in august and I really want to give myself the opportunity to rest. over the next 8 episodes, i’m going to be re-introducing you guys to some of my favorite episodes, and including yours. I’ll be back on October 10th (10/10!!) with Episode 300, with a fresh and new episode in celebration of 6 years of Travel N Sh...

I’m taking a break! More like a pause... I’ll be home recovering from fibroid surgery in august and I really want to give myself the opportunity to rest. over the next 8 episodes, i’m going to be re-introducing you guys to some of my favorite episodes, and including yours. I’ll be back on October 10th (10/10!!) with Episode 300, with a fresh and new episode in celebration of 6 years of Travel N Sh...

I’m taking a break! More like a pause I’ll be home recovering from fibroid surgery in august and I really want to give myself the opportunity to rest. over the next 8 episodes, i’m going to be re-introducing you guys to some of my favorite episodes, and including yours. I’ll be back on October 10th (10/10!!) with Episode 300, with a fresh and new episode in celebration of 6 years of Travel N Sh!t!...