Ever thought about packing up and moving to a new country? Travel strategist and journalist Rafael Peña joins me on The Random and Wonderful Podcast to share his journey from event planning in New York to living in Thailand, Argentina, Italy, and Portugal. We dive into how travel expands your perspective, the power of representation in media, and why every Black and Brown traveler should spend at least a year abroad. Tune in for practical travel strategies, eye-opening stories, and a fresh take on global exploration!

Rafael Peña's Bio:

Rafael Peña is a travel strategist and journalist whose work has been featured in Black Enterprise, Travel Noire, Miami Herald, DetourXP, and many other publications. Having lived in Thailand, Italy, Portugal, and Argentina, Rafael is passionate about redefining the travel industry for Black and Brown travelers. He believes that everyone should experience living abroad for at least a year to gain a broader global perspective.

Resources Mentioned:

• Travel Noire – https://travelnoire.com/author/Rafael Pena

• Black Enterprise – https://www.blackenterprise.com/author/penar/

• DetourXP – https://detourxp.com/

• Ebony Expats & Black Expat Facebook Groups – Great resources for moving abroad