Sak Pase?!! Just in time for Haiti's 216th Independence Day declaring themselves independent from French rule, we interview Ricard the Saint about his trip home earlier this year.  Today's episode is not only special because it marks our last episode of 2019, but it also speaks to the theme of "home" as we've explored it from various perspectives throughout the year.  Wherever you're tuning into today's episode from, we wish all Sardines and Sardine Seekers find peace wherever you call home...

Just in time for Christmas, we interview Phelisha Cassup about her experience in South Africa during the summer of 2018. The spontaneous Canadian-based guest has been fortunate enough to travel to tons of places in her very young life and South Africa is just one of several stamps on her passport.  Tune into today's episode to hear why Phelisha is a real life member of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and find out why today's episode is in fact appropriately titled.  She also shares her...

This week, we interview our very FIRST couple on today's episode of O's Odyssey. David and La Kesha Johnson sit down and discuss their travel preferences as well as their first trip to New York City as a married couple.  You can also experience the magic the city has to offer during the holiday season and today's episode covers how to make it a reality.  For our travel foodies, today's episode provides some great recommendations for you as well.  Please send any travel questions you have to...

This week, we connect with Amy, appropriately nicknamed "The Connector," and owner of Pittman and Co.  Amy is not just a friend, but also a former colleague of mine who consistently comes through.  This episode is no different as she comes through to discuss cruising to Jamaica with her MLM company back in 2009.  She gives some great recommendations for first-time cruisers and foodies like myself.  We even talk about why great jerk chicken from the right Jamaican guy may make you consider...

This week, we continue our season of gratitude by speaking with Clarybel Peguero, whose episode we've appropriately titled "The Good Daughter" (I'm sure her parents would agree).  Although she has New York and Dominican roots, she went to the DR earlier this year in order to take care of her parents' affairs over the course of a month. Naturally, our conversation covers some of the cultural differences between living stateside and spending time in the Dominican Republic, but still manages to...

In the spirit of Thanksgiving coming up and family bonding, we interview my cousin, Randy Martindale, who hails from the Bronx, NY.  He shares his seemingly incredible adventures from his N. American travels that have taken him from Washington, D.C.,  to Texas, Mexico, Canada, the Dominican Republic and Barbados.  Not only does he share his experiences from his time in college, but he also shares his "cure" for "Montezuma's Revenge."  It may just come in handy after your Thanksgiving feast,...

This week, we speak with my friend and hairstylist, Etheopea Balogun, who I had the pleasure of travelling to Belize with in June 2018.   As a pescatarian, she was easily sold on choosing Belize as our travel destination because of their annual Lobster Festivals.  Since then, she’s been an unofficial ambassador of Caye Caulker, sending plenty of family and friends to visit.  If you’re interested in getting there for 2020, NOW is the time to start planning and today’s episode provides plenty...

In this week's episode, we interview Amber Mosby, who breaks down her experience at this year's LA Comic Con.  She provides some great insights as to how to differentiate between good and great looks (hint: the devil's in the details), the differences between LARP and cosplay, and why Amazon is typically clutch for cosplayers.  Turns out this is also her birthday week, so if you want to shoot your shot, tune in and hear what gift may help you increase your chances of getting to know her....

This week's episode focuses on the time Wes Taylor spent in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany in 2016 on military assignment. To pass the time, he visited quite a few places during those infamous weekend passes the organization is known to have including Prague, Vatican City, and Rome.  We even talk about a pretty scary encounter he had while in Vatican City, but also how I sincerely believe chocolate cream-filled penises make anything all better.  Please send any travel questions you have to...

In the spirit of another HBCU Homecoming, we talk to Shante Hayward, who visited China for 10 days with other Rams of Winston Salem State University's MBA Program in 2013.  While she's since been taken "off the market," she shares why the Marriage Market might just be the move for those seeking love and marriage in the Shanghai area.  Please send any travel questions you have to '[email protected]' or find us on IG, Twitter, and Facebook. #SardinesLLC Thanks for listening! --- This...

In this week's episode, we sit down and speak with Jacqueline Platt about one of her many trips to Atlanta to have a good time with her line sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  She shares her strategies when picking places to eat or relax for a chill vibe.  We even talk about why Atlanta may arguably be the hub of Black Hollywood with all the celebrity sightings she had.  Please send any travel questions you have to '[email protected]' or find us on IG, Twitter, and Facebook....

This week's release is extra special as we not only celebrate the release of TEN episodes, but also interview co-founder of Sardines, Shenee Matthews-Hayes.  Shenee is not just Odofoley's business partner, but she is equally an avid traveller and shares her experiences from her trip to Costa Rica earlier this year.  While Costa Rica is certainly not known for having elephants as part of their wildlife, that hasn't stopped this Delta from bringing that energy to Central America.  Oo-Oop!...

On this week's episode, we speak with Cody Sellers who managed to mix business with pleasure on his trip to Korea, Thailand and Singapore  earlier this year.  He managed to pull this off with help from some of our favorite folks at Destination Thailand VIP (we discussed them in the Destination Dubai episode).  As a true and proper gentleman, he's the furthest thing from ghetto, but we share great laughs about why being dapper has its perks.  Please send any travel questions you have to...

This week, we speak with Convoz family member, Larry Robinson, who currently resides in Medellin, Colombia.  He shares his perspectives about his lifestyle changes as an expat living in Colombia.  He also carefully outlines his intentional decision to choose Colombia as his home with his 411 Action Sheet, the steps he took to get there, and why the water there seems to do a body good even more than milk.  Please send any travel questions you have to '[email protected]' or find us on IG,...

In this week's episode, we interview venture capitalist and founder of Backstage Capital, Arlan Hamilton, at the Black Communities Conference in Durham, NC. In between me gushing over this esteemed founder, Arlan gives us insight as to why Sardines have the advantage on planning the trip details, why her mom is BOSS level traveller, if newlywed life has impacted her travel plans and why "Shane is her homegirl."   Thank you, Chacho and Arlan for being so gracious with your time.  Please send...

This week, in anticipation of the upcoming annual trip organized and sponsored by Destination Dubai VIP and The Shade Room, friend and travel buddy, Makeda Parker, and I reminisce on our 2017 experience.  We made a couple of stops and friends along the way in London and Amsterdam, and we even share our tips on how to maximize the time spent in each place.  She also shares her misadventures at the Dubai Mall which thankfully did NOT get her arrested.  Please send any travel questions you have...

This week, we speak with former Minister of Energy, High Commissioner to India, acting President of Ghana, Professor, and CURRENT Speaker of Parliament (and my beloved uncle), Mike Oquaye.  We talk about his vision for the future of Ghana in the form of investment opportunities for Black Americans, and I open up today's episode with an outline of my experiences from the trip I took to Ghana in 2005 with Fayetteville State University.  Please send any travel questions you have to...

This week we talk to Maya Cooke about her Girls Trip to Savannah, Georgia, her adventures in day drinking and I share exactly why you should NEVER eat the white sauce.  As a mother of one, she also discusses the logistical differences of travelling with baby Bellamy and how to anticipate her needs on a trip.  Please send any travel questions you have to '[email protected]' or find us on IG. Twitter and Facebook. #SardinesLLC Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by ·...

In anticipation of Made in America coming up this Labor Day Weekend, my friend and fashion influencer, Jessica ("Gorjess") and I reflect on our experience at Made in America in 2015.  This was the year Queen Beyonce headlined and the same year I lost my festival v-card.  We have tons of great tips for first-time festival attendees and managing expectations versus reality.  Please send any travel questions you have to '[email protected]' or find us on IG, Twitter and Facebook....

This week, we talk to rapper Snyp Luciano about his time in Wakiki Beach, Hawaii.  He also talks about his Panamanian roots and what events he has coming up.  Please send any travel questions you have to '[email protected]' or find us on IG, Twitter and Facebook.  #SardinesLLC Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Sardinesllc/support

On our premiere episode, we talk to Mr. Blue of the Urban Breakdown Podcast.  We talk about his trip to Antarctica with the US Navy and other stops made along the way.  Send any travel questions you have to '[email protected]' or find us on IG, Twitter and Facebook. #SardinesLLC  Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Sardinesllc/support

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