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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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!

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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

After a 2-year layover, The Travel Hour is cleared for takeoff! Join us for Season 2.0 as we share where we've been, reveal our 2026 Passport Promises, and chart the course for our biggest year yet. Buckle up! We're taking you with us. ✈️

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What's good, Travel Hour Fam!

Welcome to Season 2 of Thee Travel Hour! We are excited about this season and wanted to tell you what to expect and what travel looks like for us in 2023.

Tap in, and as always - USE THAT PTO AND BOOK THAT TRIP!

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Joc: @the_ziggster
Matt P.: @accordingtomp

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What's good, Travel Hour Fam! You heard us mention our trip to Egypt in 2021 when most of the world was still on lockdown. So, we finally decided to sit down and give a recap of the trip and what to expect when visiting Egypt.

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Joc: @the_ziggster
Matt P.: @accordingtomp

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Join us as Natalie engages in a dope conversation about Navigating cultural differences, Building community and Practical tips and resources while living in Poland. Whether you're considering a move abroad, already living as an expat, or simply interested in diverse perspectives definitely tap in!

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Joc: @the_ziggster
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Troy and Tasha Thomas shares with TTH all that went into planning their destination wedding in Tulum, MX. Turn in to learn the Dos and don'ts of planning a wedding aboard.

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Wedding video: https://youtu.be/avrgYJZlh-c

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Joc: @the_ziggster
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