Learn tips for slow-traveling the world as a Black family with no permanent base, and raising kids around the world. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Justin Orgias joins Matt from Mexico City, and starts off talking about his parents’ heritage from Granada and his experience growing up in a Caribbean immigrant community in Toronto. He then shares his experience moving to Atlanta, meeting his wife, starting a family, and then deciding to travel the world full time with no base. Justin talks about his family’s experiences living in Colombia, Brazil, Spain, and taking a special family trip to Morocco for Christmas. He explains how his family meets other digital nomad families, how they handle schooling and childcare for their kids, and gives tips for parents considering the digital nomad lifestyle. Justin then reflects on how travel has impacted him, his marriage, and his kids. He also reflects on his experience navigating anti-Blackness around the world, and shares tips for how we can be more ethical, sustainable and thoughtful travelers. Finally, Matt and Justin discuss the upcoming Black Travel Summit and how you can meet them both there in-person at a discounted rate. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FIND YOUR NEXT EPISODE Explore The Maverick Show Starter Packs — some of my favorite conversations curated by theme so you can easily find the episodes that match your interests. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU See my Top 10 Travel Apps See my Top 10 Books that Shaped the Way I Travel 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? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally Support the show by buying me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!

Black Family Travel and Reflections on Being a Digital Nomad Dad with Justin Orgias (Ep 290)

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Learn tips for slow-traveling the world as a Black family with no permanent base, and raising kids around the world.  ============================  Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds.  ============================  ON THIS EPISODE  Justin Orgias joins Matt from Mexico City, and starts off talking about his parents’ heritage from Granada and his experience growing up in a Caribbean immigrant community in Toronto.  He then shares his experience moving to Atlanta, meeting his wife, starting a family, and then deciding to travel the world full time with no base.  Justin talks about his family’s experiences living in Colombia, Brazil, Spain, and taking a special family trip to Morocco for Christmas. He explains how his family meets other digital nomad families, how they handle schooling and childcare for their kids, and gives tips for parents considering the digital nomad lifestyle.  Justin then reflects on how travel has impacted him, his marriage, and his kids.  He also reflects on his experience navigating anti-Blackness around the world, and shares tips for how we can be more ethical, sustainable and thoughtful travelers.  Finally, Matt and Justin discuss the upcoming Black Travel Summit and how you can meet them both there in-person at a discounted rate.  → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here.  ============================  FIND YOUR NEXT EPISODE  Explore The Maverick Show Starter Packs — some of my favorite conversations curated by theme so you can easily find the episodes that match your interests.  ============================  FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU  See my Top 10 Travel Apps  See my Top 10 Books that Shaped the Way I Travel  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?  Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation  Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally  Support the show by buying me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!

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