Young Black Travelers

Donald joins Simone on this episode to discuss his group trip to South Africa! He speaks about how group travel is wonderful if you want to take away the planning and logistics and just show up and enjoy. Listen to hear Donald speaks about where to go, what to eat, and how to truly enjoy all that South Africa has to offer!

Abdul shares his travel stories of Madagascar and Montenegro.

Pablo dives into his travel experiences through Germany, Australia, and even the States.

Discover the vibrant island of St. Maarten through the eyes of a local Perspective. Dive into the rhythms of everyday life, uncover must-see attractions suitable for all, and explore the best beaches that make this island unique. Learn about the differences between the French and Dutch sides, freely accessible to visitors. Get insider tips on exploring the island, find the hottest spots for nightl...

Join Asshur as he sits down with the adventurous Jovenchi to discuss his recent journey through Namibia and his travels throughout Southern Africa. From debating the proper pronunciation of Tanzania to exploring the diverse food, people, and experiences of East and Southern Africa, this conversation is full of excitement and inspiration for any travel enthusiast. Discover Jovenchi's insider tips o...

Asshur and Kellisia sat down to catch up on their lives since they last spoke. Kellisia shared about her recent trip to Ghana last December, which she describes to now be her second home . During her trip, Kellisia recommended that travelers stay in the capital city of Accra, where there are plenty of accommodations and things to do. But she suggest that Accra is spread out and shared her recommen...

In this episode, Kijuan and Asshur recount their adventure to Toronto, Canada in December and the unexpected turn of events that left them stranded in upstate New York during a winter storm. Despite the challenges they faced, the two friends share their gratitude for making it safely to Toronto and their appreciation for the local Toronto experiences they were able to enjoy, including ice-skating...

In this episode of our podcast we will be talking about Dominica. Not the Dominican Republic. All stemming from Herbert, a Dominican, hosting a study abroad student in his country and home. First off, we will be talking about hosting the study abroad student. Herbert has had this experience and we will be delving into the details of what motivated him to host a student, what he observed to be the...

In this convo Krisan’s and Daniel talk about topics such as the role of print in the travel industry? Daniel talks about the Top 3 countries that have been the most impactful to him personal and business-wise? Plus what he wish to see change in the travel industry the advice he would give a young black traveler who wishes to pursue editorial & marketing work while traveling. Listen in and enjo...

Join Asshur, Valone, and Krisan as they reflect on the eventful year of 2022 in the season 7 finale of the Young Black Travelers podcast. From YBT's accomplishments in charity, meetups, and merch to the global highs and lows faced by the African and Diaspora communities, we cover it all. We also share our thoughts and tips on the airline meltdown during the winter of 2022 and offer valuable advice...

Asshur and Krisan talk about his unexpected trip to Paris after being stuck in Tanzania. Hear how he ended up there and what he did in these 24 hours. Also, get some tips and tricks for dealing with airlines after your delayed flight. Asshur gives clear examples of what you should expect whenever in a situation as he found himself.  Nonetheless, a big shout out to Air France for the beautiful trav...

Anthoney shares with Simone, how his planned group trip to Ethiopia became a solo adventure. Anthoney did not say, "woe is me," but quickly refocused and said, "he was going with the flow." After going to his hotel, and getting a few pointers from staff, Anthoney shares he did exactly the things he wanted to and when he wanted to do them. Take a listen to hear how the story unfolds! You will hear...

As the crew journey from Dar es Salaam, they take the over a 2-hour ferry ride to Zanzibar. BTW, the ferry ride would run you about $35. Bring cash,  most places are cardless, and you will need to visit some of the limited ATMs on the island if you don't have cash. They reviewed the Airbnb, which was on the beach, and included the option for a private chef, who cooked for them on one of the nights...

Shenia has left the trip and Asshur, Anthony and Stella continues on to Tanzania. The groups talk about their experience driving from Nairobi to Tanzania. They also review the hotel where they stayed, Marriott Arusha. They flew from Arusha to Dar, and so they discuss what they experienced in Dar es Salam. Stella also discussed some of the night spots we definitely recommend. Enjoy our journey to T...

Asshur talks with Sheina, Stella and Anthony about their African Adventures with the first stop in Kenya. They talk about their Safari experience in Masai Mara. Starting with their experience at the Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, Anthony goes in about how good the food was to the Safari, booked through our partner Motherland Adventures. The crew talks about the their experience visiting the Shammah Chil...

Asshur, Simone and Valone travel through Black Panther - Wakanda Forever. They explore topics like the strong female leads in the movie. To Colonialism and Nationalism. And our favorite, the positive, almost utopia representation of Haiti.

Join our team Asshur, Krisan, & Simone on a recount of our group autumn tradition of apple picking in New York! Tune in to learn more about the experience, other fall activities to do in New York, and our takeaways from our newly founded tradition.

Kreshonna Keane, a NY based photographer and director, joins Krisan in conversation on how she experienced Bali as an creative. Tune in to learn more about her insights in her trip, career suggestions, and a sneak peak on what to expect from her itinerary! Her IG, Twitter, and TikTok handle:@visualsbyk. You can find her Bali Itinerary at www.visualsbyk.com/shop

Emily Keneggnarkayaaggaa Edenshaw, President & CEO of Alaska Native Heritage Center, joins Simone & Krisan in a powerful conversation on her experience as an Alaska Native. Tuned in to learn more about her backstory of her organization as well as advice and tips for how young travelers can support cultural tourism while also exploring Alaska! For more on her initiative check out www.alaska...

Welcome to part 2 of our season 6 finale! We resume Krisan, Asshur, and Mardochere in conversation on their phenomenal group trip to Panama. In this part 2 of our 2-part series, we discuss all our highlights and crazy mishaps on our Panama Trip. Prepare for all the juicy stories, it’s about to get real! You can find all mentioned places in our Ultimate Panama Trip Cheat Sheet here: https://youngbl...

It's our Season 6 Finale Part 1! Follow Krisan, Asshur, and Mardochere in conversation on their phenomenal group trip to Panama. In this part 1 of our 2-part series, we discuss our day and nighttime activities, food recommendations, tourist attractions, and tips to consider for your future trip to this amazing country!  You can find all mentioned places in our Ultimate Panama Trip Cheat Sheet here...

Asshur talks with his group of friend who traveled to Los Angeles (LA), California together. This trip was an epic experience. It was literally a reality TV show. So the guys could not wait to gather again to recap their experiences, just like the wrap up of a good season of a TV show. This episode is filled with lots of humor, and SHADE lol!  It also has lots of great tips and ticks. It is a long...

Valone and Andrew joins in with Krisan as they talk about their epic volcano treks in Guatemala. Tune in for gems and suggestions on how you too can plan, budget, and prepare for such an exciting expedition!

Mystie shares with Simone how she was able to travel to 25 countries before she was 25. What an accomplishment! She gives us all the travel tips and recommendations for what country to visit based on what you are looking for as a traveler. Take a listen!

Simone speaks to Christyn as she drops gems of knowledge about her experience in Spain. She tells us what to eat, "el pulpo," where to travel to in Spain, and the local activities to get yourself into. Check it out to find out more about the lesser-known places to travel to.