Y'all, this one gets heavy and real. Joc kicks things off talking about the ghettoness happening in the States right now: the wild weather, travel bans, and the situation in Minnesota that got everybody on edge. But then he switches it up and takes us to Guatemala for the first time. He breaks down his experience in Antigua, the vibes there, and gets into what it was like hiking Volcano Acatenango. From the chaos back home to finding peace and perspective abroad, this episode is about why we travel, especially when things at home feel impossible. If you needed a reminder that the world is bigger than what's happening in your backyard, press play.

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Joc: @chasing_zig
Matt P.: @accordingtomp

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We're chopping it up with Daryl (@takeoffwithdaryl) about Brazil, and man, this trip was different! We're breaking down why Brazil hit the way it did, the moments that really stuck with us, and why we're already locking in the next trip to Brazil. If you've been or you're thinking about making the move, you gotta tune in. The world is yours!

Website: www.travelhour.org

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Podcast: @Thee Travel Hour
Co-Host:
Joc: @chasing_zig
Matt P.: @accordingtomp

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Joc and Reese get into everything: navigating time zones while living that nomadic life, the cultural diversity they've experienced across the U.S., and their experience at the Black Travel Summit. They break down what it's been like leaving the Bay for Mexico City and dive deep into what responsible travel really means. They talk about documenting stories through photography, making sure their dollars go directly into local communities, why controlling their own narrative as Black travelers is everything, and how food and drink become their gateway to understanding culture on a deeper level. At the end of the day, this episode is about creating a platform where their stories, and yours, get told the right way.

Key Takeaways:

• Cultural Immersion
• Community Building
• Responsible Travel
• Cultural Consciousness

Chapters:

• 00:00 Leaving the Bay and Exploring Mexico City
• 42:22 Responsible Travel and Bartering
• 47:28 Intentional Spending in Local Communities
• 55:46 Narrative Control and Representation
• 01:09:20 Adapting to Different Travel Experiences
• 01:14:26 Cultural Exploration Through Food and Drink
• 01:20:20 Platform for Sharing Stories