Ep. 05 | NJ: What if your next travel adventure did not require taking a single day off from work? What if your workday could take you somewhere new?

Have you ever looked at your workday and thought, “I could be somewhere else right now?”

In this episode of Unlock Black Journeys: The Podcast, we are unlocking the idea of work and wander: using the flexibility of remote work, hybrid work, and/or working from home to turn an ordinary workday into an opportunity to explore. Whether you work from home once a week or work a fully remote job, there are ways to make room for travel without needing to take the day off.

We talk about how to take advantage of the freedom that comes with working remotely and strategies for balancing work and exploration.

Since our podcast guest, Ugo (founder of Ugo Went There), is from New Jersey, this takes center stage as we unpack why the state deserves more love, the areas you may not hear about when people talk about New Jersey, and the Black-owned businesses and communities worth seeking out. We also talk about the differences between growing up in North Jersey and Central Jersey, and how those experiences shape the way we understand place, identity, and home.

If you have ever thought, “I would love to explore, but I have to work,” this episode is for you.

Because sometimes you do not need to take time off to travel. You just need to make room to wander.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to work remotely and travel without using PTO by turning a workday into a day trip
• The importance of building community instead of waiting for community to find you
• How where you grow up shapes the way you experience and understand place, including the differences between North Jersey and Central Jersey
• Why New Jersey deserves more love, including the destinations and places you may not hear about
• The Black-owned businesses, communities, and experiences worth exploring across New Jersey, and why meaningful travel can happen close to home

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