Sharing our travel ratings out of 10 for Janelle’s trip to Peru, Joi’s trip to San Francisco and both of our experiences in Barcelona, Spain. Leave a comment in the Spotify app to let us know your ratings!

Travel Ratings: Peru, San Francisco, Barcelona | EP. 168

To kick off 2025, we have a new series in which we will rate every destination we traveled to in the past year on a scale of 1 to 10! In this episode, we will rate Janelle's January 2024 travels to Tokyo, Japan, Little Cayman, Seattle, Washington, and Bend, Oregon.

Travel Ratings: Tokyo, Little Cayman, Seattle and Bend | EP. 167

Cartagena, Colombia is a bucket list travel destination for Black Americans & it's a PARTY CITY! Joi is breaking down the 5-day trip she took for her 25th birthday in August. These are the best things to see, eat and do in Cartagena. Full Itinerary Breakdown: https://www.melaninandmiles.com/episodes/how-to-spend-5-days-in-cartagena-colombia-ep-166

Why you need to go to Cartagena | EP. 166

The American Express platinum card is one of the most elite and popular cards for travel. While this card might not be right for everyone, people who find themselves in the airport multiple times a year can definitely take advantage of the amazing perks of this card. In today’s episode, we are talking about why I got the AMEX platinum credit card and how I plan to maximize the benefits. Credit card referral links for extra points https://www.joiwade.com/blog/credit-card-referrals

Breaking down the most ELITE travel credit card (AMEX Platinum) | EP. 160

This week we interviewed Asha Farrah. She is an expat and legal resident in Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico. In this episode, she shares her experience in Mexico and how she started business to help aspiring expats. She created her company, Mexpat Dreamers [https://www.mexpatdreamers.com/], to empower aspiring expats to successfully build an intentional life in Mexico by focusing on the logistical considerations necessary to thrive. You can find more about Asha on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mexpatdreamers/] and her website [https://www.mexpatdreamers.com/].

 Becoming an Expat with Asha | EP. 164

Spend the day with Janelle in Chicago. Janelle has a long layover in the city and was not going to waste it in the airport. Find out what you could do SOLO with only 1 day in Chicago. Some of her favorite destinations/activities are linked below.

 * Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour [https://www.bigbustours.com/en/chicago/chicago-bus-tours]
 * Skydeck Chicago [https://theskydeck.com/?gaw_ad_group_id=76550109336&gaw_campaign_id=2065618251&gaw_remote_client_id=9058833535&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3eGfBhCeARIsACpJNU9HDXrMvWh2ABOd7WXZetTm9ZC_jcKHGvhod_hmZ5ZUEFAOIKFarMAaAgaPEALw_wcB]
 * Ciccio Mio - Italian Restaurant [https://cicciomio.com/]

 24 Hours in Chicago | EP. 163

This week Janelle and her mom, Cynthia, chat about a recent trip to Cancun, Mexico. If you want to travel with family or someone that wants an easy trip, Cancun is a great destination. We did a lot in 4 days and we were never disappointed by services, food, or activities. 

Mommy and Me in Cancun | EP. 162

Katrina McGhee is a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach - a certified life coach with an MBA -  whose signature Take the Break program helps mid-career women create happier, more fulfilling lives by designing bold and transformational life breaks.

After saving $40k in 18 months, Katrina sold all of her possessions and left her corporate job for a 20-month break to travel around the world. Upon her return to work, she landed five job offers in just five weeks, paid off $42k of debt in full and later launched her own business. Follow more of Katrina’s travel story on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmcgheecoaching/].

If you haven't listened to her first episode, make sure to check it out here [https://www.melaninandmiles.com/episodes/57ijnfma1hb9jj8d97aol4iapcy3qa].

Let's Talk Travel with Katrina | EP. 161

Welcome Back!! It's a new season after a long break. Listen to one of Janelle's favorite solo trips from last year on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

Let's go to Maui | EP. 160

Joi breaks down her trip to Mexico City in Cabo San Lucas. Learn the best things to do and where the best food is.

The TEA on Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas | EP. 159

Melanin and Miles is the weekly travel podcast for millennial and gen-z black
women that explores being a woman of color while traveling, affordable travel
advice, bucket list travel destinations, funny travel stories and interviews
with popular travel influencers. The podcast also includes tips on packing,
hotels, airlines, passports, solo travel and budget travel. Melanin & Miles is
co-hosted by Joi Wade and Janelle Layton, two black girls in their 20's who have
traveled to over 25 countries and 5 continents and love exploring new cultures.
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