HOMEBOY AND THE PYRAMIDS - BLACK MEN'S TRAVEL
Black men’s travel discussions on living abroad, expat life, dating, marriage, and real stories from overseas. www.homeboyandthepyramids.com
Episodes
* Responding to YouTuber @VacationTimeWithRyan, whose video claims that Black men are being turned away from Colombia even when they do not have criminal histories.
* How YouTube “Passport Bro” content has contributed to Black overtourism and tarnished the image of Black men who travel.
* Previous travel-content creators did not promote sex tourism.
* Many content creators never learned how to travel responsibly themselves...
Podcast discussion points:
Childhood and Coming of Age
* How Coach’s parents introduced him to travel within the United States.
* Road trips with his father during the early 1980s.
* Whether his father experienced fear or caution while traveling as a Black man in the South.
* How racism was discussed—or left unspoken—during family travel.
* The lessons he learned from seeing different regions, communities, and lifestyl...
Podcast Discussion Points:
* Black men need to learn how to build relationships with people of different races while traveling, while also staying alert to racism.
* Despite experiencing racism while traveling, I have also been helped and befriended by many so-called white people.
* A Review of Nolan Xavier Wells’s Death While Traveling With His White Friends: What I Think Happened
* Review of the Bakari Henderson Incident
* How ...
Peace. This is Clarke Illmatical—journalist, director, and host of Homeboy and The Pyramids. In this episode, I reflect on my journey—eight years living abroad in total, across Brazil, China, Taiwan, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Tanzania, Mexico, and Guatemala. As I wrap up my travel memoir, I take time to celebrate those years and reflect on the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
Contact:
Homeboy&...
PODCAST DISCUSSION POINTS
* Kyle’s background in the United States
* His early interest in Japanese culture, including language, film, and women
* How he prepared for Japan while living in New York City
* Arriving in Japan with no plan and only $300
* How networking with foreigner organizations helped him build friendships
* Starting his business with help from Japanese friends
* How a positive attitude helped ...
As a former cult member, I want to talk to you about this travel documentary, why so many of the members were susceptible, and how you can avoid cults.
My background: I was born into the Jehovah’s Witness cult, and I see several similarities between that group and the Natureboy cult.
What is a cult?
A cult is a group or social movement defined by unusual or extreme beliefs and practices. It typically centers around a charismatic...
Corey L. Mbonge introduction.
African American and Caribbean roots.
Upbringing in North St. Louis and resisting negative neighborhood influences.
How studying abroad in Rio de Janeiro pushed him to pursue more international study.
Reflections on Rio and how it shaped him as a traveler.
Thoughts on Indigenous Black Americans versus African American ancestry.
Why Pan-Africanism matters to him.
Why he changed his name to Mbonge.
Early exposur...
Podcast Discussion Points with Teacher Darrion Willis
Darrion's introduction, educational accomplishments and years spent teaching, including his time teaching abroad.
Growing up in DC, specifically the infamous "Washington Highland Dwellings" projects, known as one of the city's most notorious sections, and what it was like during that time.
Discussion of his Medium article STRIVE FOR GREATNESS, where he mentioned negative male arche...
In this episode of HOMEBOY AND THE PYRAMIDS, we look back at the golden age of Black men’s travel—before Covid, before the algorithms, and before the Passport Bros label changed the conversation.
I break down the signs that era is over: tighter visas, overexposed destinations, and a new wave of creators who were never really taught how to travel—but still teach millions of people where to g...
William Cavali Contact:
X - @FlyNiggaMuseum
IG - @blvck_vdvm
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@skmgcavali
Podcast Discussion Points:
* First time traveling outside the United States—headed to Thailand.
* Why a Black man from Bed‑Stuy decided to travel to Thailand to fight.
* Growing up in the projects in Bed-Stuy.
* How the Five Percent Nation and kung fu helped give William a foundation in life.
* William’s background in f...
Medium article: 11 Black Travelers That Your Momma Should Have Told You About (PimpGod Remix)
* Short stories of 11 Black travelers, explorers, and hustlers from history who moved across continents long before social media
* Why Black travel history gets erased, and how knowing these names changes how you see modern modern Black travel.
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Travelers discussed:
Barbara Hillary (Explorer)
Yasuke (Samurai/Warrior)
Ronald McNair (Astronaut/P...
Podcast Discussion Points:
- Why Mental Health is an issue for Digital Nomads
- Adjusting to Foreign Cultures as a Digital Nomad
- Signs of Depression
- Unresolved Trauma from COVID-19
- The False Realities of Travel Content Creators
- Plan for Emotional Well-Being while Nomading
- Mental Health and Consideration for Slomading
Links to travel therapists:
Podcast topics:
* State department suspends immigrant visas and impact
* What the “visa run era” was and how Black Americans used it to stay long‑term in foreign countries.
* Why Black men living abroad need to think beyond 30/60/90‑day stamps and start planning for residency, long‑term visas, or second citizenships.
* Why the “Visa Run Era” is coming to an end
* Why living abroad on a tourist visa won’t w...
Podcast discussion points:
In this episode of HOMEBOY AND THE PYRAMIDS – Black Men Travel Guide, we break down why the Passport Bro movement and ideology failed Black American men. We talk about how algorithms, extreme dating content, and clout chasing distorted Black men’s image overseas.
Origins of passport bros and their true intentions (dating, marriage)
The original promise vs the ugly reality of the Passport Bro mov...
The Hispanic Nomad on X
Hispanic Nomad Website
PODCAST DISCUSSION POINTS:
* Alejandro’s origin story: How he started as a digital nomad
* Why finding your purpose or value as a digital nomad is crucial
* Losing control on the road — and how to regain focus
* How digital nomads can find true balance while traveling
* How to properly settle (even temporarily) in a foreign country
* Are nomads just traveling to escape their prob...
Podcast discussion highlights:
* Starting out in the Deep South and eventually living abroad for close to a decade
* How his parents’ involvement in travel exchange programs encouraged him to see the world
* Traveling to Europe as a teenager
* Discussing his life philosophy, not seeking validation from others and living courageously
* How he is helping his students think differently and...
Podcast discussion points:
* Travel experience that prepared him for Colombia
* How he started his journey in the Spanish language, while in Canada, which actually provided him with passage in Colombia.
* Benefits of language exchange programs
* Why he prefers Colombia over other Latin American countries
* Why you need Spanish if you’re going to invest in Colombia
* Arriving in 2012, and political and tourism atmo...
Podcast discussion points:
* Everton’s Performance Résumé and Dance Companies: Sekou McMiller, Santo Rico, Dance On 2, La Fuerza, FnF, Kingsmen, and Empire Mambo (Adolfo Indacochea)
* His introduction to Mambo and Latin dance
* Advice for Mambo newbies: education, learning, and what to look for in a school and instructors
* How to break out of “Salsa Hell”
* Changes in NYC’s Mambo scene over the...
NoirBNB
Podcast discussion points:
* How Noirbnb creates a global community for Black culture and travel.
* The inception of Noirbnb and experiences of discrimination on Airbnb.
* How Stefan transformed a negative situation into a viral travel story.
* Benefits of using Noirbnb for Black travelers.
* How COVID-19 impacted travel.
* Predictions for the future of Airbnb.
* Reflections on the hashtag #AirbnbWhileBlack.
* Disc...
Podcast Discussion Points:
* The origins of hip-hop from a Philadelphia perspective.
* How Philadelphia is an underappreciated contributor to hip-hop culture.
* Earliest experiences traveling as a DJ in the early 2000s.
* How movies and TV helped him understand international cultures.
* International interpretations of hip-hop.
* How Black American military personnel were among the first to spread ...
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