Why We Travel

This episode, we talked to Chrishan Wright, the visionary founder of Blaxit Global. Chrishan shares her incredible journey of self-discovery through travel and how it led her to create a platform dedicated to empowering the African diaspora to pursue a life abroad. We'll delve into the origins of Blaxit Global, born out of a need for community and support during challenging times, Chrishan&ap...

In this episode of the Why We Travel Podcast, our host, Joshua Best, delves into the fascinating world of language policy and advocacy with guest Xiomara Rivera Pagan, the Director of Language Learning at Cricket eLearning. Xiomara shares her personal journey of travel and representation while discussing the importance of multilingualism and advocating for home languages.  They explore the nuances...

In this empowering episode, we invite you to join us on an extraordinary journey of inspiration with Dr. Nadine C. Duncan. As an advocate, educator, and intrepid explorer with over 15 years of commitment to education, Nadine is on a mission to forge equitable opportunities and blaze unique trails for the next generation. But her impact doesn't stop there – she's the visionary behind the...

In this episode, we are joined by the visionary host and producer, Mafe. A digital nomad with a heart full of wanderlust, Mafe's remarkable podcast, 'From Tourist to Local,' chronicles her transformational journey from Venezuela to Canada. Mafe's captivating storytelling takes us through the kaleidoscope of cultures she's encountered, painting a vivid picture of the Latino...

In this second installment for our new season, we embark on a captivating journey with digital nomad and GIS Analyst, Claire, as she shares her inspiring travel story and how it has led to profound personal growth and self-discovery. Join us as we explore how travel can be the ultimate means of self-exploration, nurturing curiosity, and forging meaningful connections across the globe. Our guest, C...

What makes someone a migrant? In this brand new season of Why We Travel, our host, Joshua Best delves into the essence of being a migrant, examining the innate yearning for exploration and the reasons that drive humans to embark on incredible journeys.  Join us as we intertwine personal narratives with academic perspectives, bringing you a fresh take on the captivating world of migration. Stay tun...

Back for it's second season, Why We Travel is set to reinvent the world of travel podcasting. Longer, deeper, and fresher, this new season will be unraveling the truths behind the picture-perfect tourism posts, and give you a peek at the realities behind people and our  reasons behind why we travel. First episode drops on May 17th. Tune in every Wednesdays on your favourite streaming platform...

The journey has finally come to and end. For this season's final episode, Joshua Best talks about the journey to and from the creation of Why We Travel.  For this season's finale, our host, Joshua best recalls the inspirations, processes, and the people behind the first of many seasons of the retrospective travel podcast. Thanks for everyone who tuned in and supported this season! We hop...

Why We Travel's vision is as simple - to create space in the intersection of work, travel, and culture; to build a place where worldly professionals experience interpersonal growth. Listen to the episode to know more about our upcoming launch for nomads like you! Become our next podcast guest! instagram.com/whywetravelofficial Get more of Why We Travel Official website: mejorcompany.com/WhyWe...

Leave the place better than you found it. Easy right? Maybe not. Many travellers don't make environmentally choices every time they travel. But each step of the journey is all about being green. Featuring Kotchapan, we dive deep into eco-tourism, sustainable travel, and going green. It's all about commitment in here! Become our next podcast guest! instagram.com/whywetravelofficial Get mo...

Have you ever thought about quitting your 9 to 5 job but are afraid you won't be able to enjoy those beautiful Monday mornings again?  In this episode, Kimberley of @ultimatefreedomclub, shares her journey of leaving her corporate job, traveling solo, healing the mind, and taking the big leap. Become our next podcast guest! instagram.com/whywetravelofficial Get more of Why We Travel Official...

Watching yourself improve beyond where you are is no doubt a huge sense of accomplishment, but how can you really deal with the deep sense of losing motivation? Professional Muay Thai Fighter and Musician, Casshan, shares his martial arts journey, finding balance, and lessons learned from the oh-so-famous daily grind and hustle culture. Become our next podcast guest! instagram.com/whywetraveloffic...

Today's episode is all about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and making authentic connections with people. Together with our guest, Kong, we talk about travel, people, language, and how language acquisition can change how you perceive the world. Become our next podcast guest! instagram.com/whywetravelofficial Get more of Why We Travel Official website: mejorcompany.com/WhyW...

Jin Hee Lim is a second year PhD student at the University of Oxford. She is two months into research in northern Thailand about minority groups. According to her, she beieve that whenever someone does something in an unknown or unfamiliar context, whether that be backpacking through Europe or conducting research in Southeast Asia, the first and foremost principle should be to "do good"....

Meet Miao, a Remote Year City Manager, and Ton, a former Remote Year city team member. Hear their story about what it's like living and growing up in Chiang Mai, being a remote worker, and all things in between. Become our next podcast guest! instagram.com/whywetravelofficial Get more of Why We Travel Official website: mejorcompany.com/WhyWeTravel Facebook: facebook.com/mejorco.whywetravel Ti...

In this episode, Joshua Best, host of Why We Travel, shares his personal story, experience, and truth. A compelling tale of triumph and a vivid journey of life — Get to know about your new favorite digital nomad and podcast host. Become our next podcast guest! instagram.com/whywetravelofficial Get more of Why We Travel Official website: mejorcompany.com/WhyWeTravel Facebook: facebook.com/mejorco.w...

Explore, embrace, and experience meaningful adventure with real life stories from real people. Join Joshua Best as he flips the paradigm behind the labels: tourists, nomads, and expats, and ultimately unpack why we travel. Get more of Why We Travel Official website: mejorcompany.com/WhyWeTravel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mejorco.whywetravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whywetravelo...