What’s in Your Toiletry Bag? | EP. 22

As black women we use a lot of products for both hair and skin care. Sadly we can’t travel with full sizes of everything in our luggage when flying. In this episode we unpack what we carry in our toiletry bags and discuss our top tips for maintaining your hair, skin and other beauty routines while traveling.

Make sure you get your hands on our free Budget Babe travel guide to learn the top 10 ways you can be saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your next travel adventure. Get the free guide straight to your inbox at melaninandmiles.com/free

Jamaica Recap: Rum Punch, Reggae, and Jerk Chicken| EP. 21

Happy New Year! In our season 2 opener of Melanin and Miles we want to recap Joi’s first Squad Retreat in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The retreat was from December 19th to the 22nd (Thursday-Sunday) with 10 women who signed up. We enjoyed the RIU Reggae resort, ate a lot of food, had a Fros in Focus goal setting session, a beauty excursion, a pool party, and a lot of nightlife. We also climbed Dunn’s River Falls, took a party cruise, and snorkeled a coral reef with tropical fish! Get notified about future retreats by joining Joi’s email list at joiwade.com/squad

Squad Retreat 2019!

Dunn’s River Falls Party Cruise w/ Snorkeling - Click Here

Dunn’s River Waterfall

Our 2019 Travel Reflection + 2020 Bucket List Destinations | EP. 20

Happy New Year! In our final episode of the year (and season 1) we both list where we were blessed enough to travel throughout 2019. We also touch upon where we would like to go in 2020. Get ready for season 2 y’all! If you have been listening and enjoying, please leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts.

We went to THAILAND (Part 2: Beach Day Trip, Waterfalls, Elephants and 2-Hour Massages) | EP. 19

This is part 2 of our Thailand trip recap. In this episode, we discuss the day trips we went on to get some time out of Bangkok. We got to visit the beach at Coral Island after taking a car ride and boat ride to Pattaya City. The next day, we went on a floating market Later on in the trip, we did a day trip to Erawan Waterfall to see the 7-tiered waterfall where we swam and admired nature. That day we also experienced a true Thai massage and relaxed. Lastly, we experienced a problematic elephant sanctuary (unplanned!) that claimed to be only a bathing experience. Enjoy and go back to part 1 if you missed it last week!

Coral Island/Pattaya City:

https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1130550?location=Bangkok&source=p2

Floating Market Tour:

https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/834337?s=24&user_id=134556356&ref_device_id=acca4be361b24e9076a89bafdf54cae06394ca0e&_branch_match_id=721064854907979032

Erawan Waterfall + Elephants (DON’T BOOK THE ELEPHANTS):

https://www.viator.com/tours/Bangkok/Private-Tour-Kanchanaburi-Erawan-Waterfall-Hellfire-Pass-and-Elephant-Care/d343-100506P19

We went to THAILAND! (Part 1: 24+ hours flying, Airbnb Review, First Days Exploring Bangkok) | EP. 18

At the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Episode 18

This is part ONE of two of our Thailand trip recap. We traveled to Bangkok together for 4.5 days over Thanksgiving break and 48+ hours of travel. In this episode, we discuss how we planned the trip, found flights for $500 round trip from the USA, reviewing our China Eastern Airlines experience, what we thought of our Airbnb in Bangkok and first impressions of the city. Hear our interesting experience of being black in Asia while visiting famous Thai temples... We also took a Thai cooking class on Thanksgiving day. Enjoy and get ready for part 2 next week!

At the Airbnb infinity pool.

At our Thai Cooking class Airbnb experience in Bangkok.

How to Plan a Trip to Any Place in the World | EP. 15

Want to plan a trip? In this episode we get into everything you will need to plan an amazing trip without a travel company. Topics include transportation, accommodation, things to do, budgeting, and more!

Traveling While Vegetarian | EP. 14

Food is one of the best things to try when going to a new place. However, food can get complicated if you have dietary restrictions. In this episode we talk about our favorite and least favorite travel destinations for food, our dietary restrictions, and what it’s like traveling as a vegetarian. Other topics include traveling with allergies, or other medical conditions that may limit what you can eat.

Best and Worst of Europe Travel | EP. 13

In this episode we get into some of our experiences with European travel and our favorite and least favorite countries in Europe. Other topics include exposing some popular cities in the US and general advice for traveling around the continent.

Your Guide to Travel in the USA | EP. 12

In this episode we get into some of our experiences with domestic travel and our favorite and least favorite cities in the United States. Other topics include exposing some popular cities in the US and general advice for traveling around the country.

Study Abroad Part 3: Living in New Country | EP. 10

Interested in studying abroad? Today we’re getting into the pros and cons of everything while abroad. Topics include host families, classwork, language barriers, culture shock, budgeting, and what it’s like coming home after a study abroad experience.

Study Abroad Part 2: Preparing for Your Trip | EP. 09

Interested in studying abroad? In this episode we get into everything you need to prepare for studying in a new country. Topics include how to find the right program, the application process, scholarships, and everything you’ll need before you go.

The Only Packing Guide You’ll Ever Need | EP. 07

Need help packing? In this episode we talk about our packing experiences and give advice on how to pack for both short and long trips (anywhere from 2 days to 4 months), based off of our struggles.

Non-English Speaking Countries: Your Guide to Learning the Language | EP. 06

In this episode we want to get into language barriers and challenges when traveling. Not being fluent in a language shouldn’t discourage you from traveling to a new place, so we want to share how we deal with language barriers. Other topics include tips on key phrases to know when traveling, best apps to use when learning a new language, and classroom vs immersion learning.

Must-Have Travel Tools, Apps and Websites | EP. 04

Today we get into our favorite travel newsletters, apps, websites, and companies. Learn more about these travel tools and our upcoming group travel destination in this episode. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Travel tools:

Newsletters

Pomelo Travel

Websites

Kayak

Expedia

Google Flights

Skyscanner

Momondo

Booking

Wanderu

Airbnb*

Apps

Uber / Lyft *

Airbnb*

Airline Apps

Passbook

Viator

Secret Flying

Hopper

Whatsapp

Google Translate

Meetup

Been

*Check for our referral codes in EP. 02