Young Black Travelers

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 on navigating Mozambique, the differences between Lamu and Diani in Kenya, and the stunning landscapes of Namibia's desert and beach. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a first-time adventurer, this episode is sure to spark your wanderlust and leave you itching to pack your bags and hit the road. Don't miss out on this thrilling journey through some of the most beautiful and captivating destinations in Africa!

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 travel experience from Dar Es Salaam to Paris and from Paris to New York. Their service was indeed top-notch, and we certainly recommend them in the future. 

Motherland Adventures founder Dave joins Asshur and Valone to talk about what you can expect on a visit to Kenya. He shares tips on various places you should consider if you are planning to visit Kenya. This east African country is famed for its scenic landscapes and vast wildlife preserves, and he shares all the info about what you should expect to see before visiting. 

Dave shares that Kenya is the only country globally where within 20 minutes from the airport 10 minutes from the city center any traveler can have a safari experience at Nairobi National park. His point on the fact that you can be on a Safari in Nairobi and see sky scrapers in the background was extremely interesting. We would have never thought about this. 

If you want a longer safari experience, Dave shares that you can plan to take a 3-5 day experience at Masai Mara national park. According to Dave, on a budget, a traveler can pay around USD 350 on the low end for a 3-day experience to Masi Mara. 

Dave also talked about other destinations in Kenya that you should consider visiting, like Mombassa. Many people only think of Kenya for the big 5, and they do not think of the beach experience that you can have in Africa, after all, some of the best beaches in Africa are on the east coast! 

Our conversation with Dave proves that Kenya may be worth a visit and it may not be all that expensive. He also shares that the prices you may see online for Safaris may be higher than they cost. If you are interested in visiting Kenya, head over to the Young Black Travelers Instagram page and speak with Dave (Motherland Adventures) to book your trip!

Nonetheless, happy listening! 

Josh and Daniel join Asshur to talk about race and the Black Lives Matter movement. They speak about this topic from the British view, which lends a different perspective to the conversation. Their perspective provides some direction on some goals they hope the movement will accomplish for black British women and men. 

Silvia talks about the impacts that this pandemic may have on individuals who love to travel. Our take away from this conversation is that, sometime getting away from our problems, as traveling allows is not the best. We need to face some situations. Enjoy. 

We know that many of you are considering hopping on a plane, as a result of Cabin Fever. We also know some of you have fears of flying in the wake of the Coronavirus. So, we wanted to share some information with you that will be very useful if you did choose to leave your locale, hop on a plane and explored another destination. 

Patreka Brown joins Ainsworth to chat about working on a airline as well as her experiences flying to different countries. They later discuss being a visible minority in the airline industry. Patreka also shares her new business plans during the pandemic (COVID-19) she explains why she decided to start her own business during the episode.

Aleah joins Asshur to discuss how we can keep the travel industry accountable. She shares one of her experiences with Discover Grenada, showing a lack of representation with influencers they work with,  which do not represent the demographic of Grenada.  Also, they touch on many other topics such as colorism, etc. This is a must-listen!

Regina Moesha joins Ainsworth to talk about wellness. She explains the importance of taking care of your body mentally and physically. We later talk about her moving from Jamaica to Canada from the age of 9 and discuss the cultural differences between the two countries. Regina tells us her favourite Jamaican meals and explains why she turned vegan.

Ariel Ross joins Asshur from YBT to talk about how you can travel on the cheap. She shares many helpful tips and tricks. So check it out!

Reminiscing on a conversation Asshur, Awalda, Nadine and Stella had in a taxi, Asshur speaks to his travel buddies to Cuba to unearth the shocking taxi conversation. They cover issues from police brutality and inequality and racism as a whole, as well as reflect on the splendid time they had in beautiful Cuba. 

Ariel Johnson joins Asshur to talk about the opportunities that workers in the tech industry will have after Covie-19 passes. Amongst many other topics discussed, these two brooklynites also share some must visit Caribbean restaurants in the borough. Enjoy! 

Toronto photographer and influencer Troy Visuals comes to the table to discuss things he is working on within the city and Toronto culture. Also joining the table is Phillip Grant who is a new member of the YBT team. During our conversation Troy compares Toronto culture to LA and tells us the differences between the two cities.

American Airlines pilot Leo joins Asshur to talk about the state of the airline industry after the Coronavirus. One thing is sure, and that is the travel industry will look very different from how it currently look.  With that said, are you ready for higher ticket prices?

Fulbright Scholar, Simone Gordon shares her experience in India as a Fulbright Scholar. We also discussed her experience in Peru and Argentina, destinations she pursued after completing her term with the Fulbright program. 

Naomi join Asshur to talk about her experience teaching English in South Korea. She talked about traveling while teaching in Asia and also the global pandemic, Covid-19, which first hit South Korea, among other Asian countries such as China.  

Cruise expert Victoria Baker drops in to share some insight and tips on what she believes is the cost effective way to see multiple destinations in one trip!

Latoya join Asshur and Ashley to talk about her time in Thailand and Jamaica. Most interestingly, was the fact that she traveled to these two destinations one after the next.  Listen in for this exciting conversation, so electric that it caused latoya to lay down a twerk or two. 

Twenty-two-year-old flight attendant Trai joins Asshur to talk about how his travels have changed his perspectives. His perspective on Africa is inspiring and could help many of us see Africa in the beautiful light in which it should be portrayed. 

Phadia is now back from her trip to Bali, India, and Dubai and she continues the conversation on Mental Health and Travel with YBT's Valone and Asshur.  Among other points in our conversation, we discussed how the beach can possibly be a relaxation tool for some and how acts of nature, such as rain, can have a positive effect on mental health.  

Safiya talk to Asshur about her trip to Taiwan. They discuss the black experience in Taiwan and Saf shares some of the highlights and surprises from her trip. 

Young Black Travelers team members, Valone and Asshur, is joined by Phadia, a licensed Social Worker to talk about Mental Health and Travel.  Phadia touched on topics such as study abroad and it's importance in showing her social work from the Swedish lens. Happy listening. 

Elizabeth joins the YBT team to discuss the use of technology while traveling. We explore topics from mobile connectivity to the ability to communicate to locals in other countries, using certain apps. This conversation will provide insights into how you can maximize your money as well as your time, so you can travel more and have enhanced travel experiences, all because of technology. So, sit back, listen and enjoy!

Maybe you haven't traveled at all this summer, or maybe you have but need just one last fix. Well listen.... And maybe you will get  inspiration and information.