Travel N Sh!t Podcast

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Beyond the beautiful pictures of less traveled destinations like Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, and Jordan, this week’s guest, Amina has so much insight into the logistics of planning and visiting lesser known tourist destinations. We explore cultural differences in travel between Europeans and Americans (she fills us in on the three passport life !!!), visiting politically sensitive areas and building confidence in travel. Guest: Amina https://www.instagram.com/missyounginternational/

This episode I’m joined by Rachel Leeke Alexis as we discuss finding the joy of travel in as many ways as possible.

This episode is about the incredible experiences I've had connecting with the diaspora around the world. From museums of African American history, visiting villages of direct descendants of enslaved Afro Colombians, and exploring traditional religions like Santeria in Cuba, I've had the distinct pleasure of seeing how other Black people experience and share their experiences of Blackness around the world. Tap in. Past episodes about these experiences:Happy Endings and the Rest of My Colombia Experience- Remote Episode From Peru! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a7da8bf6-ceec-4d8f-884f-3f5acbbf993f/One of the Best Days Of My Life! - Hartford, CT Roadtrip - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b2031047-45dd-4729-937d-6d61f421e8de/NY to Philly Roadtrip! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/42ba8fa1-2de1-4fe8-b826-940b84d31c5c/My First Essence Fest !! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bd226a92-9f2d-4dd5-a555-4e5aca6f75a6/Virginia & DC Roadtrip - The Not Mexico Trip - https://player.captivate.fm/episo

I have been obsessed with the podcast Criminal over the last few weeks. This episode, I’m introducing you to some of my favorite episodes of theirs, that of course, I could loop back to travel. From convict leasing and details provided in tourist traps we visit, taxidermy and its relation to plane engine engineering, “skyjacking”, and escaping from Alcatraz, there were so many connections to travel I found in these fascinating episodes discussing criminality. Lock in. Criminal episodes mentioned:The Tunnel- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000445951359The Feather Lady- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000597837161Ten Thousand Feet in the Air / The Fox - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000421142500Stowaway- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000443692848 All the Time in the World- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal/id809264944?i=1000386095476On The Run- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po

Does your living space have an aesthetic? Are there any reminders of your travels on display? This episode I'm joined by Tamiko Hargrove of A Wanderlust Home. I was introduced to her design style binging Homeworthy home tours on YouTube, and was smitten with her collection of finds from around the world lovingly on display in her space. This episode, we explore the cultural aesthetics we experience in our travels that influence design choices, deciding what to buy and how we can safely transport it back home. Dive in. Guest: Tamiko Hargrovehttps://www.awanderlusthome.com/https://www.instagram.com/awanderlusthome/Homeworthy house tour: https://youtu.be/N-X-i_Oc7lQ?si=sG2CxrBsLLYNnWbMHost: https://bsky.app/profile/dcarrie.bsky.social Show: http://www.instagram.com/travelnsh_tFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TravelNShitPodcastEmail: dcarrie@travelnshitpodcast.comInspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or East Coast Itinerary packs! Each

Travel is more than vacation and yoga is more than rolling out your mat. This week I’m joined by Lisa Robertson, owner and founder of I Am Yogi Studios, the first Black-owned hot yoga studio in Queens (if you're in the NY area, join us for their grand opening ribbon ceremony on 1/25/25!) We discuss how yoga is more than positions and poses, but a continued way of life. We lean into how our experiences of yoga have reflected in our travels, her experiences as a healer and entrepreneur, and how community can be found in yoga and abroad. Practice with us.Support their fundraiser: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/2VHVQQPTVF8NH/checkout/YT7VRVUNKK4OKTTHAN5CYNSC?src=sheet&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabNZofmZf1pe_YevYfBMRPmYw3AlqomwsnwejYTbpuTfJCkN_pXOgJfFag_aem_Vtq3oLSdt1xPOogK1tvc8gGiveaway!Experience the magic of Lisa and her I Am Yogi team virtually! Two winners will receive one month long virtual pass so you can tap into movement and peace from anywhere in the world. Jump over to IG and share this episod

I came across a few articles over the last few weeks that piqued my curiosity. From exploring the sun, the Drake Passage, people missing their cruise, eradicating diseases and the Panama Canal, I hope you enjoy this dive into the different ways we as travelers can be invested in what’s going on around the world. Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or East Coast Itinerary packs! Each have clickable links for food, accommodations and things to do, packing lists, a pre-trip car checklist to help you arrive safely and applicable Travel N Sh!t episodes with even more info for you to reference. Take the stress of planning and packing off the table and focus on the road. https://travelnshitpodcast.com/travel-resources/roadtripWant a behind the scenes look at how I choose episode topics? Join my Substack! Every week, I give extra context to the topic at hand and share the inspiration behind the message. https://substack.com/@dcarrieIf you enjoyed this wee

We are currently doing a Dexter and Will & Grace rewatch, and it got me to thinking, “where do I stand on travel revisits?” There is the obvious repeat destination argument, but what about revisiting my opinions on certain types of travel? Revisiting childhood vacation spots? There are multiple things that come up when rewatching a show 8 used to love. This week I turn that lens on my travels. Episodes mentioned:Slowing Down On Vacation and In Life - Ep 270What Can You Learn From International Reality Shows? -Ep 289 My “Drink Masters” Experiences Around The World -Ep 213Hotel Honesty with Trey Motley - Ep 146Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or Eastcoast Itinerary packs! Each have clickable links for food, accommodations and things to do, packing lists, a pre-trip car checklist to help you arrive safely and applicable Travel N Sh!t episodes with even more info for you to reference. Take the stress of planning and packing off the table and fo

Over the years, I’ve learned how important bees are to the balance of ALL the things. This week I’m joined by Valentinos Filippou, who runs a bee farm in a small village in Cyprus. Join us as we discuss the intersection of travel, culture and environmental awareness, apitherapy and other bee byproducts, and how beekeeping connects to language and community. ************************************************************************************Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or Eastcoast Itinerary packs! Each have clickable links for food, accommodations and things to do, packing lists, a pre-trip car checklist to help you arrive safely and applicable Travel N Sh!t episodes with even more info for you to reference. Take the stress of planning and packing off the table and focus on the road. https://travelnshitpodcast.com/travel-resources/roadtripWant a behind the scenes look at how I choose episode topics? Join my Substack! Every week, I give extr

Never say never… but almost 40 me is sooo glad to have lived through the decisions of early 30s me

I’ve had some close calls and dramatic pivots throughout my travels. I’m grateful to have remained safe through them all and grown along the way. Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or Eastcoast Itinerary packs! Each have clickable links for food, accommodations and things to do, packing lists, a pre-trip car checklist to help you arrive safely and applicable Travel N Sh!t episodes with even more info for you to reference. Take the stress of planning and packing off the table and focus on the road. https://travelnshitpodcast.com/travel-resources/roadtripWant a behind the scenes look at how I choose episode topics? Join my Substack! Every week, I give extra context to the topic at hand and share the inspiration behind the message. https://substack.com/@dcarrieIf you enjoyed this week or any week’s episode, please take a second to subscribe and rate Travel N Sh!t on the platform you listen. If you’re REALLY feeling froggy, please take this quick lis

This week I'm joined by Gionna Nicole, the founder of Avid Swim, a sustainable luxury swimwear brand. We explore Gionna's journey from modeling to designing, the cultural inspirations behind her collections, and the importance of collaboration in the fashion industry. Gionna shares her experiences traveling the world, the challenges of navigating logistics and cultural nuances in business, and her vision for the future of Avid Swim. The conversation emphasizes the intersection of travel, creativity, and personal growth, highlighting how experiences shape design and the importance of community in entrepreneurship.Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or Eastcoast Itinerary packs! Each have clickable links for food, accommodations and things to do, packing lists, a pre-trip car checklist to help you arrive safely and applicable Travel N Sh!t episodes with even more info for you to reference. Take the stress of planning and packing off the table and fo

This week I'm joined by Isis Breanna as we discuss her project, Pages to Places, where she reads books and visits the places that inspired them. We also dive into local exploration, content creation, travel lessons, impacts of being a creative, self reflection and the power of stories. This is a really dope convo. Dive in. Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or Eastcoast Itinerary packs! Each have clickable links for food, accommodations and things to do, packing lists, a pre-trip car checklist to help you arrive safely and applicable Travel N Sh!t episodes with even more info for you to reference. Take the stress of planning and packing off the table and focus on the road. https://travelnshitpodcast.com/travel-resources/roadtripWant a behind the scenes look at how I choose episode topics? Join my Substack! Every week, I give extra context to the topic at hand and share the inspiration behind the message. https://substack.com/@dcarrieIf you enjoye

With the state of the country after this most recent election, navigating white spaces throughout our travels is front of mind more than ever. I think by now most of us understand the US for what it is, but there's nothing like updated statistics as a reminder that Black Americans have quite the unique experience in the country we call home. This week I'm joined by Anthony and Marlie Love to discuss how they use their platform Traveling While Black (CHECK THEM OUT ON FOX SOUL!!) to highlight Black history (or the lack there of) and their current experiences as Black travelers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. They use practical metrics such as the number of Black people seen, visibility of signs of inclusion, quality of the drive, and overall comfortability for Black people in a destination to inform viewers of what they can expect should they venture to visit. Tune in.Inspired to take a roadtrip of your own? Travel N Sh!t has you covered! Check out our New England or Eastcoast Itinerary packs! Each have

This week I talk about five US cities with dark, violent and spooky histories. I got into the location of the single deadliest day in US history, mining town disasters, the Elaine Massacre and a few other interesting facts about some of the dark histories of cities across the nation. I’ve put together an itinerary pack that includes five different weekend friendly roadtrips hours from NYC. Take the stress of planning and packing off the table and focus on the road. https://travelnshitpodcast.com/travel-resources/roadtripNever miss a Travel N Sh!t beat! Keep up with guest updates and all things Travel N Shit. Sign up for the mailing list: https://travelnshitpodcast.com/subscribe/If you enjoyed this week or any week’s episode, please take a second to subscribe and rate Travel N Sh!t on the platform you listen. If you’re REALLY feeling froggy, please take this quick listener survey so I can get to know you better! https://travelnshitpodcast.com/listenersurveyHost: http://www.instagram.com/_dCarrieShow

***Trigger Warning violent crimes and graphic content discussed ***Have you ever considered staying at a haunted hotel? Have you ever visited the scene of a famous crime? This week I'm joined by author Dawn Barclay to discuss her upcoming book "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover's Travel Guide of New England." She tells us about some of the most shocking crimes she's discovered in her research for her books, true crime conventions, psychics, the supernatural and thoughts on living in a former crime scene, we had a really fun and fascinating conversation. Dive in this spooky season. Content I love mentioned:YouTuber Intelexual Media - https://www.youtube.com/@IntelexualMedia Broken Cycle Media - https://www.brokencyclemedia.com/podcastsAudioChuck - https://audiochuck.com/shows/Hulu Series mentioned - Dark Side of the 90s https://www.hulu.com/series/dark-side-of-the-90s-143c2a68-e402-4475-b470-02bd4b219ee3I’ve put together an itinerary pack that includes five different weekend friendly roadtrips hours

We mapped out such a convenient and exciting route from NYC to Acadia National Park! I lived out a childhood dream of visiting Salem, MA and added new states to my list of exploration! We visited Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Dive in to see how we broke up the drive, the food, what I'd recommend and what I'd leave behind. Trick or treat, friends! Enjoy your time off this holiday season with stress free travel plans. Whether you schedule it well in advance, or book it last minute, it’s more enjoyable when it can be done with ease! The first 10 subscribers of my substack will get my New England Roadtrip Itinerary pack for free! All other subscribers who signs up through Halloween will receive a code for a $1 download! I’ve put together an itinerary pack that includes five different weekend friendly roadtrips hours from NYC. Take the stress of planning and packing off the table and focus on the road. https://travelnshitpodcast.com/travel-resources/roadtripNever miss a Travel N Sh!t beat!

300 episodes at the six year mark!! Thank you all for your patience as I healed from surgery! We're back baby! This week is updates, gratitude and future projections. Tune in to see what's new. I've got something special. If you've ever wondered "how did we get here" when listening to an episode, I've got you covered. I started a Substack to give you guys more context for each episode. Each week, every episode will have an accompanying Substack post that explains the question that sparked the episode. It will be so much easier to STAY ON TOPIC in writing, so I welcome you to get in on the backstory over on Substack. https://substack.com/@dcarrieI’ve put together an itinerary pack that includes five different weekend friendly roadtrips hours from NYC. Take the stress of planning and packing off the table and focus on the road. https://travelnshitpodcast.com/travel-resources/roadtripNever miss a Travel N Sh!t beat! Keep up with guest updates and all things Travel N Shit. Sign up for the mailing list: https://t

I’m taking a break! More like a pause…I’ll be home recovering from fibroid surgery in august and I really want to give myself the opportunity to rest. over the next 8 episodes, i’m going to be re-introducing you guys to some of my favorite episodes, and including yours.I’ll be back on October 10th (10/10!!) with Episode 300, with a fresh and new episode in celebration of 6 years of Travel N Sh!t!!While the episodes aren’t newly recorded, they may still be new to you! I’ve got nearly SIX years of content I’ll be going through.I’ve got some fall travel coming up and guests booked for the upcoming weeks. I’d like to spend some time on the things that happen in the background and pouring into some of the ideas i just can’t stop thinking about over the last few years and months.If you’d like to follow along and keep up with my projects along the way, join the mailing list. http://www.travelnshitpodcast.com/subscribe and be sure to follow on IG/Twitter/TikTok/ all at @travelnsh_tIn the meantime in between time, enj