Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on privilege, travel, and finding a sense of belonging with our guest, Emy Rodriguez, a freelance travel journalist from Arecibo, Puerto Rico. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Emy has dedicated himself to using his privilege as a travel writer to showcase and preserve underserved communities and their incomparable voices. His writing has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Fodors, and many more magazines. Emy currently lives in Barcelona, Spain, which is how we initially connected.  In this episode, Emy shares his experiences as an immigrant in Barcelona, navigating the challenges and joys of living in a new country. He discusses the importance of dialogue, listening, and giving back while also expressing his delight in discovering a vibrant community and a sense of hope in his journey.  This episode will inspire you to reflect on your own privilege, explore new perspectives, and embrace the power of community. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Emy's journey and discover the beauty of finding home wherever you are. Get full show notes and more information at: https://travelmedialab.co/podcast/101 Want to know how to publish your travel stories? Download my free guide in which I share with you the 10 steps to take now to get your work out into the world. For more BTS of this podcast follow @travelmedialab Need support and accountability? Join our Facebook group! Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don’t forget to tag us @travelmedialab! And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Travel Media Lab or leaving us a review wherever you listen. You’ll be helping us to bend the arc of algorithms towards our community — thank you! Travel Media Lab with Yulia Denisyuk is a podcast about people and places that make our world a fascinating place to be. Each week, we bring you stories from places near and far and sit down with the world’s most exciting travelers, journalists, creators, and people working in the travel space. Hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer working with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more.  Learn more about Travel Media Lab at travelmedialab.co. Mentioned in this episode: Visit Jordan This episode and the rest of this season are brought to you by Visit Jordan. Jordan is a beautiful country in the Middle East that has something for everyone: in a relatively small area, it packs diverse landscapes like the Mediterranean forests of Ajloun, deep canyons in Wadi Dana, the Mars-like desert of Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Let Jordan be your host for your Middle Eastern adventures. Go to Visit Jordan to learn more. Visit Jordan