Learn about traveling for Black culture—From Afrobeats in London to “Detty December” in Ghana to Salvador in Brazil.  _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).  Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram _____________________________ Briona joins Matt for a wine night from her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, and the episode kicks off with a discussion on why Baltimore is so amazing. Briona then talks about her study abroad experience in London, discovering Afrobeats, returning to London for her Masters and writing “The London Black Nightlife and Restaurant Guide”. She reflects on the impact of meeting other Black travelers and interviewing them for her short film “Free At Last”. Briona shares her experiences visiting Morocco on her first trip to Africa and going to Ghana in 2019 for “The Year of Return”. She also talks about founding her company Buoyant Travel and leading group trips to Ghana every year for “Detty December.” She explains why visiting the slave castles in Cape Coast is harrowing but necessary, and how travel is a critical part of Black freedom. Finally, Matt and Briona talk about their love for Brazil, caipirinhas, and the Black diaspora culture in Salvador de Bahia. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE.   ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)