⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram to stay up to date on Season 2 of Catching Flights & Feelings. We've heard that Black people don't hike or camp and that those are white people sh*t. But those stereotypes are false and we believe in exploring as much of the world as possible, including the outdoors. Our guest, Jamal-Akil Marshall, is a true Black adventurer who doesn't let those stereotypes get in the way of how we chooses to experience new spaces and cultures. We discuss how to unlock...

Remember to SHARE your favorite episode of Catching Flights & Feelings with a friend, thank you! In the 2nd to last episode of season 1, your hosts discuss their summer travel experiences and share their perspectives on trending topics in travel, like the anti-tourism protests in Spain and all-you-can-fly passes. Work with Arielle & Bukie to get a ⁠⁠⁠⁠custom trip itinerary⁠⁠.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram to stay up to date on Catching Flights & Feelings. Catch up on...

Remember to SHARE your favorite episode of Catching Flights & Feelings with a friend, thank you! We can't have a podcast called Catching Flights & Feelings without talking about how travel affects romantic relationships. Our guests, Ronnie and Ashley Ford, have been together for over a decade, and travel served as a bedrock for their early relationship. In this episode, we discuss long-distance relationships, navigating differences in travel styles, and the changes in travel...

Remember to SHARE your favorite episode of Catching Flights & Feelings with a friend, thank you! We believe travel should be accessible to everyone! And unfortunately elitism is one of many barriers to that being a reality. On this episode of Catching Flights & Feelings, we invited our guest, Destin (@nextstopsuccess on TikTok), to discuss the root causes of travel elitism and mindset shifts needed to combat the the sentiment that only luxury or "exclusive" experiences are desirable....

Can't get the group trip out the group chat? Maybe consider traveling alone. Our guest, Lanna Madu, is a solo travel queen and her story inspires us to give solo travel a try as a way to explore the world, follow our flow on trips, and even connect more deeply with the people around us. Traveling solo for the first time can be challenging (especially as a woman and a Black traveler), so listen to this episode to get tips on how to make the experience safe and enjoyable, and get ready to...

Many of us have dreamed of living abroad but haven’t made the move. Whether it’s a fear of being far from family or a genuine confusion of how to do it, moving outside of your home country can feel daunting.  On this episode of Catching Flights & Feelings, we dig into the realities of living moving abroad and living as an expat - everything from finding work opportunities to forming community with locals and other expats to being a Black expat. Our guest, Malikah, is basically an expat...

Raise your hand if you've been personally victimized by group trips! Unfortunately, many of us have been there - the trip made it out of the group chat but now you're stuck on a group trip gone wrong and there's still 2 days left. But what if there's a way to have more successful and more FUN group trips? Our guest, Bria Dein from Black Female Travelers who's a passionate traveler and former flight attendant, weighs in on the complexities of group trips and how planning and taking...

Black culture is diverse, and this can come with some challenges and division among the many subcultures included. On this episode, Bukie and Arielle invite two guests to the show to discuss how travel plays a role in uniting Black subcultures, like Africans, Black Americans, Caribbeans, and Afro-Latinos. In part 2 of this episode, we discuss traveling to the African continent as a Black American and whether travel is elitist within the Black community. Kevin Ojo is a Nigerian man who...

Black culture is diverse, and this can come with some challenges and division among the many subcultures included. On this episode, Bukie and Arielle invite two guests to the show to discuss how travel plays a role in uniting Black subcultures, like Africans, Black Americans, Caribbeans, and Afro-Latinos. In part 1 of this episode, we dive each of our first experiences with the division between Black subcultures and the root of those disconnects. We also discuss how experiences like Detty...

We've all laughed at the memes about using your last dollar to buy a flight or maxing out your credit card to travel. But traveling at the expense of your financial wellness isn't funny or wise. Ever wondered how people afford so many vacations each year, or how your favorite influencer is traveling all the time without going into debt? In this episode, we discuss some of the social dynamics of affording travel, common travel mistakes people make due to peer pressure or social media, and...

Ever considered living abroad? Well, our guest, Whitney Pollard, took the leap, left her "traditional" job, and has been loving her experience of living in Colombia. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we discuss how Whitney prepared to move to Colombia, her learnings as an Black American living abroad, and how she's embraced being on her own journey. After this episode, you may be ready to pack your bags for a flight to Colombia! Follow Whitney's Colombia adventures on IG...

Ever considered living abroad? Well, our guest, Whitney Pollard, took the leap and has been loving her experience of living in Colombia. In the final part of this 2-part episode, we discuss dating as a Black woman in Medellin and how Whitney remains open to different and new experiences while traveling. Follow Whitney's Colombia adventures on IG ⁠@lifewithwhitp⁠. Catching Flights & Feelings is a podcast by Templemeads Travel. Follow us on Instagram at...

Ever wondered how much the flying dress photos cost or how long the lines are for some of the most Instagrammable places around the world? From Bali to Thailand to Cappadocia, social media like Instagram and TikTok have been a big driver of tourism and certain experiences. On today's episode of Catching Flights & Feelings we're discussing the costs of allowing social media to overly influence our travel and ways to curate travel experiences that are more personal and meaningful. Let your...

Welcome to Catching Flights & Feelings, a podcast hosted by two Black woman travelers where we explore the heart of travel and human connection! In this episode, we share what to expect from the podcast and upcoming episodes. We then get into a topic that's personal to us - how travel can have a positive impact on long-distance friendships. Catching Flights & Feelings is a podcast by Templemeads Travel. Follow us on Instagram at @templemeads.travel. Work with Templemeads Travel to...