A Conversation with Global Traveler Ioanna

The Black Expat Podcast

Welcome to another electrifying episode of the Black Expat Podcast. In this episode, your host Carl connects with Ioanna, an adventurous world traveler and an enthusiastic cyclist. Ioanna's love for travel was kindled during her college years in the UK when she would visualize exploring the world through travel brochures. Her fascination with travel turned into a profession that allowed her to visit over forty countries around the globe.

Ioanna shares her life-changing experience, biking across the Himalayas to raise funds for a charity that builds schools in India. It's not all about the destination for her; it's about the journey, the cultures she encounters, and the connections she forms. Italy, China, Kenya, Colombia, and India are among her top rated travel destinations for their distinctive cultures, affable locals, and breathtaking beauty.

Personal growth through travel is another important theme discussed in the episode. Traveling to places where English or Chinese isn't the primary language, Carl talks with Ioanna about how it provided an opportunity to strengthen his communication and survival skills, while also helping to foster personal connections.

Technology's evolving role in travel is also touched upon in this conversation. How can technology enhance personal and unique travel experiences and what are its pros and cons? Ioanna shares her experience and insights from a data-driven, customer-centric perspective.

Tune into this captivating endeavor around the world on two wheels with Ioanna in this episode of Black Expat Podcast. From heartwarming tales of global adventures and how it's okay not to be overly athletic (Ioanna loves biking more than running) to the enriching experience of booking unplanned encounters, this episode has it covered.
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The NGO
https://laikipia.org/mazingira-conservation-fund-mcf/
This is how the NGO raises money for the conservation projects: https://www.adventureforrhinos.org/