Learn how to take some of the most epic train rides in the world, and hear highlights from spending time in Africa. ============================ 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 In Part 2 of this interview with Sojourner White, Matt and Sojourner discuss the best long distance train rides in the U.S.. Sojourner then describes her experience taking the Jose Cuervo Express Tequila Train in Mexico. She also reflects on how special and unique it was to take the train through Peru, and then shares her experience hiking the Rainbow Mountain. Sojourner also talks about visiting Panama, and shares a unique experience hiking a volcano in Guatemala for pizza. She then talks about her experiences visiting Kenya, going on Safari, and spending time in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa. Sojourner shares reflections about connecting with the African Continent as a Black American, and the importance of paying attention to social, economic and political dynamics as we travel. Finally, she reflects on how all this travel has impacted her and what travel means to her today. ⁠ ⁠ → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: 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? 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 You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

315: Tequila Trains, Volcano Pizza, Rainbow Mountains, and Kenyan Safaris with Sojourner White

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Learn how to take some of the most epic train rides in the world, and hear highlights from spending time in Africa.  ============================  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  In Part 2 of this interview with Sojourner White, Matt and Sojourner discuss the best long distance train rides in the U.S.. Sojourner then describes her experience taking the Jose Cuervo Express Tequila Train in Mexico. She also reflects on how special and unique it was to take the train through Peru, and then shares her experience hiking the Rainbow Mountain. Sojourner also talks about visiting Panama, and shares a unique experience hiking a volcano in Guatemala for pizza. She then talks about her experiences visiting Kenya, going on Safari, and spending time in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa. Sojourner shares reflections about connecting with the African Continent as a Black American, and the importance of paying attention to social, economic and political dynamics as we travel. Finally, she reflects on how all this travel has impacted her and what travel means to her today. ⁠ ⁠  → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here.  ============================  FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU:  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?  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  You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

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