Today's guest is Jarika Johnson from the Blackpacking Podcast and on the show, we discuss everything from our love of coffee to the art of solo travel. Jarika has been to over 20 countries and has never traveled with someone so that makes her an expert in the field & why I couldn't wait to have her on the show. We take a dive into the introspective nature of solo travel, lessons you can learn about the world & about yourself, the black traveler experience, and why we have an underrepresentation in the traveling community. I had a blast chatting with Jarika and I can't wait to have her on again! Tune In To Learn: 5:30 For The Love Of Coffee 10:30 The Story Behind the Blackpacking Podcast 12:50 Why Solo Travel & Lessons Learned 17:30 Processing  & Reflecting On Your Trip 20:20 Sharing The Stories Of Black Travelers 25:55 Why Is Their Underrepresentation? 25:20 Racism: World vs. America 30:00 Homesteading vs Nomading 33:45 What's Next? 35:15 Budget Travel Tips 37:05 Places Loved That Were Surprises And so much more   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices