Traveling Culturati

Capable Travel

On TRAVELING CULTURATI this week: Capable Travel with Temeka Norris!

According to the U.S. Census,19 percent of the U.S. population has a disability and 49 percent of U.S. seniors have a disability.

How are the needs of Travelers with special needs being met?

Ja'Vonne has a provocative conversation with Temeka Strange Norris, CEO and founder of Capable Clothing, on the needs of travelers and the challenges they face.

Capable Clothing is designed for individuals with special needs to provide them with comfort and function.

On The Culture Report: Executive Producer, Gene Harley joins Ja'Vonne to share travel preferences. Montel Jordan's song comes to mind... "This is how we do it"

Plus Travel News with the latest travel news, and Ja'Vonne's Travel Minute.

I Visited All 50 States - Demetrias Brown

On TRAVELING CULTURATI this week: An interview with Demetrias Brown "I Visited All 50 States"

Demetrias Brown, affectionately known as Aunt Mimi, is a multitalented photographer, early childhood professional, trainer, notary, CNA, GNA, gardener, and world traveler, based in the Washington, D.C. area.

She recently completed her quest to visit all 50 states and is sharing her journey with us and how she rehabbed a trailer and joined Black Girls Camp!

On The Culture Report: Soraya Al Olama, Market Lead for Dubai Tourism chats with Ja’Vonne over lunch on “Why Dubai” is a top destination and the fabulousness of Expo 2020!

 

 

Plus Travel News with the latest travel news, and Ja'Vonne's Travel Minute on Don't Be Afraid To Ask For An Upgrade.

Back To The Business of Travel

On TRAVELING CULTURATI this week: Back to the Business of Travel

Chatting with me is AEO chair and CEO of IMEX Group, Carina Bauer on the business of travel, and one of the largest travel trade shows, IMEX which is held in Las Vegas in November 2021.

 

On The Culture Report: 

Nasif Kayed, Founder and CEO of The Arab Culturalist, a business consulting firm providing cultural intelligence workshops and expert advice on Arab and Emirati culture.

 

 

 

 

Plus Travel News with the latest travel news, and Ja'Vonne's Travel Minute.

Hot Topics

On TRAVELING CULTURATI this week: All News & Hot Topics!

Executive producer, Gene Harley joins host, Ja'Vonne Harley with this week's travel news and hot topics. 

On The Culture Report: How do you travel? We discuss questions from our Facebook Group on your travel styles. We share what our members had to say and our own travel styles. 

Plus Travel News with the latest travel news, and Ja'Vonne's Travel Minute.

Ghana: Beyond The Return & Casual Crabbing w/Tia

Plus, Travel News & Ja'Vonne's Travel Minute!

2019 was the Year of Return: A campaign for Ghana which commemorated the 400th Anniversary of the arrival of the first recorded enslaved Africans in Jamestown Virginia in 1619. The landmark campaign also celebrated the resilience of the African over the past 400 years and welcomed all people of African origin to return to Africa especially Ghana.

Well, this is 2021, two years after “The Year of Return” so we’re looking at Ghana and its new campaign of Beyond The Return”.

Ghana is a country with a rich culture, beautiful landscape, and many things to do and see.

In the Culture Report: “Culture is forever changing and reflecting what’s happening in the society and with its people. It can be born from the arts, music, food, and sometimes politics and strife.”

I had a wonderful chat with Tia about how her passion, born from a cathartic and what she calls a life-saving experience, turned into a thriving business.

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“I am a proud Charleston native with a passion for the outdoors and marine life. My family has been crabbing and casting for fun and food for generations.

Crabbing has been therapeutic for me and gave me an outlet when I quit smoking, helping me become a healthier person in more ways than one.

Then, when a friend started a Facebook page called “Casual Crabbing with Tia” and posted photos of my adventures, people started asking to come along and flocking to the docks.

Within a few hours, those who start off as strangers end up as friends, and I love getting to share my passion with others.” Tia

Falling In Love With Fall

Tis the season! No, not that one. My favorite season, Fall or Autumn, as some refer to it.

From fall festivals to fall foliage and everything in between, Traveling Culturati host, Ja'Vonne Harley is "Falling In Love With Fall" and exploring its traditions!

In the "Culture Report," we delve into the origins of fall traditions and why we love them.

#CroatiaCulturati

Some of the #CroatiaCulturati chat with Traveling Culturati host Ja’Vonne Harley. Nicole McMichael, Pam Jacquet Davis, and Lawrence & soon to be Cykeeta Gross, share their experiences traveling during COVID and #YachtLife along the Adriatic Sea on our recent voyage to Croatia.

Plus, Travel New and Ja'Vonne's Travel Minute

The Whitney Plantation

During her visit, Traveling Culturati host Ja'Vonne Harley chats with  Dr. Joy Banner, Communications Director at the Whitney Plantation.

Unfortunately, the Whitney Plantation suffered some damage from Hurricane Ida. Click on the image above to visit their website and donate for much-needed repairs.

Traveling With Dad: No Tools, No Ties

We're getting dad out of the backyard with this episode: Traveling With Dad: No Tools, No Ties!

Executive producer, Gene Harley joins host, Ja'Vonne Harley with tips and tools (pun intended) to treat Dad with travel for Father's Day!

From museums, to destinations, to experiences for Dad, we're covering it all!

Black Wall Street and the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre

This year marks the 100^th anniversary of the events that destroyed the area known as Black Wall Street. The event and what occurred today is known as the Tulsa Race Massacre.

Before the "Tulsa Race Massacre", Greenwood, aka "Black Wall Street" had hundreds of thriving businesses and an economy that was so self-sufficient, the dollar circulated within the community 19 times before it left!

Michelle Brown-Burdex, the program coordinator of the Greenwood Cultural Center, is on Traveling Culturati with the history of Greenwood, the massacre and destruction of Black Wall Street, and how the city is commemorating the 100^th anniversary. 

 

 

 

In The Culture Report: Planning a cultural trip

A cultural trip is an enriching experience.

It’s really about taking a deeper dive or immersing yourself to better understand and give of yourself.

To start, identify what you want out of a cultural experience. To connect with people, have immersive experiences, or learn more about places?

Tune in to get tips on planning your next cultural trip!