Solo Travel, Coffee and Blackpacking w/ Jarika Johnson

06/09/20 • 48 min

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Today's guest is Jarika Johnson from the Blackpacking Podcast and on the show, we discuss everything from our love of coffee to the art of solo travel. Jarika has been to over 20 countries and has never traveled with someone so that makes her an expert in the field & why I couldn't wait to have her on the show. We take a dive into the introspective nature of solo travel, lessons you can learn about the world & about yourself, the black traveler experience, and why we have an underrepresentation in the traveling community. I had a blast chatting with Jarika and I can't wait to have her on again!

Tune In To Learn:

5:30 For The Love Of Coffee
10:30 The Story Behind the Blackpacking Podcast
12:50 Why Solo Travel & Lessons Learned
17:30 Processing & Reflecting On Your Trip
20:20 Sharing The Stories Of Black Travelers
25:55 Why Is Their Underrepresentation?
25:20 Racism: World vs. America
30:00 Homesteading vs Nomading
33:45 What's Next?
35:15 Budget Travel Tips
37:05 Places Loved That Were Surprises
And so much more

Tune In To Learn:

5:30 For The Love Of Coffee
10:30 The Story Behind the Blackpacking Podcast
12:50 Why Solo Travel & Lessons Learned
17:30 Processing & Reflecting On Your Trip
20:20 Sharing The Stories Of Black Travelers
25:55 Why Is Their Underrepresentation?
25:20 Racism: World vs. America
30:00 Homesteading vs Nomading
33:45 What's Next?
35:15 Budget Travel Tips
37:05 Places Loved That Were Surprises
And so much more

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Silence In The Age Of Noise With Legendary Explorer Erling Kagge

What an incredible show today as I sit down (in person) and chat with legendary explorer and adventurer Erling Kagge; a man of many firsts.

Back in 1990, he reached the north pole without support as part of a two-man team (they were the very first people to do that). Then in 1992-93, he did a solo unsupported expedition to the south pole (he was the first person to ever do that). He spent 50 days walking alone across Antarctica with no contact with anyone. And he also climbed Mt. Everest in 1994, which made him the first person to complete the 3 Poles Challenge on foot. Back in 2010, he did a 5-day long walk through the sewers of NY to the Atlantic Ocean. And in 2012, he walked the entire length of LA’s sunset boulevard.

We talk about his book Silence: In the Age of Noise, why silence is such an important part of our lives as humans, walking, travel of course, and a whole lot more.

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7:54 Huge Misunderstanding About Today
13:22 New Attitude For Erling Kagge
15:19 One Secret To Have a Good Life
16:57 The Best Things About Walking
22:30 What You Can Hear In Silence
28:25 Things To Make Your Life More Difficult
38:10 How To Transition From Adventuring To Publishing
45:23 One Of The Most Underestimated Feelings You Can Have
46:38 The Best Parts Of The Writing Process
49:59 How You Know When To Move On
56:20 Advice If You Are Thinking About Traveling Or Exploring
And so much more

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How To Exchange Your Home For Free Accommodations Around The World w/ Emmanual Arnaud

Today we are talking about how you can get plugged into a community that can get you free accommodations around the world with CEO of HomeExchange.com, Emmanual Arnaud. While we are still in the midst of the COVID pandemic so you may not be going overseas right now, it doesn't mean that you can't start planning all your future travels today. Emmanual & I will be diving into how HomeExchange works, bust some myths, and how they are making sure you stay safe and well taken care of throughout your travels.

We are so excited to partner with HomeExchange.com and make sure you listen to the entire podcast to get the promo code to save you some extra cash when you get your first exchange.

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