On episode 27 of the My American Meltingpot podcast, we’re talking about the joys and challenges of multiracial family travel. What makes traveling as a multiracial family unique and different? Tune into this honest and fact-filled episode to find out. Be warned, we’re talking about more than hair products and sunscreen…although these multicultural essentials do come up in our conversation.
My guest on the show is Carmen Sognonvi from the luxury travel blog, Top Flight Family. Not only is Carmen a family-travel expert, she also has a background in racial justice work. Bonus, Carmen is a Mixed-Race, Asian woman, married to an African-American man, raising two beautiful, brown daughters, so the wisdom she shares on this episode is both professional and personal.
Be sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode to hear all of Carmen’s tips, tricks and resources to make your next family trip – foreign or domestic – more memorable, meaningful and fun!
Resources from the Show.
Cindy McCain’s shenanigans that targeted a family that “didn’t match.”
Carmen Sognonvi is the founder of the luxury family travel website, Top Flight Family. It’s an excellent resource for destination ideas and travel inspiration. You can also follow Top Flight Family on YouTube and Instagram
Speaking of resources, Carmen raved about the Black Kids Do Travel Facebook group for people looking for travel tips and inspiration for families of color.
Bookmark The Points Guy for great travel tips and to learn how to maximize those travel points from credit cards etc.
Carmen mentioned three destinations that sounded exciting for families. You might want to investigate Jacksonville, Florida; Dubai and/or Panama.
Before Carmen was a travel blogger, she was one of the original founders of the Racialicious blog. Sadly, that blog no longer exists, but there is an active Racialicious Twitter account that you might want to follow for the latest on the intersection of race and culture.
Don’t forget, Season 4 of the podcast launches in two weeks on March 13, 2020. Not only are we launching, we’re going weekly! Yep, there will be new MAMP podcast episodes released every Friday for the duration of the season. If you haven’t already, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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