My Home is Special

A first kiss?  Misheard lyrics?  Beer?  Yep.  This episode has it all.  Even better, we have TWO guests this time:  Kwame and Edem.  Visiting Ghana for the first time, it was great to hear about what…

We got royalty on this episode!  Well, kinda.  Oakley shares a bit about what it’s like growing up in Bangkok and watching it change over the years.  Going out with the “aunties”, finding new familia…

After recording five recap episodes, Keith and Taylor pull up to reflect on the “First Loop” (South America) of the original trip loops that were planned.  We also get into what it takes to plan a tr…

Sometimes you have to tap the network to find the right people.  In this case, the hip hop network helped connect us with Tomi (aka BBoy Tomizuka) who was born in France but lives in Laos.  In additi…

The sounds of Uruguay's Carnaval accompany this conversation between Keith & Taylor about the trip to Uruguay.  Santiago and Coki shared what was special about Uruguay, and they described the country…

In this Episode, I share my reflections on Argentina and the experience of doing the things Emilia talked about in our episode.  Emilia joins to share a few more thoughts.  Afterwards, Taylor comes i…

Food?  Celebrations?  Places to recharge?  Muun and I discuss what it’s like being away from home a few weeks before she finally gets to return for Lunar New Year, or Tết .  She’s an artist, dancer, …

After a great trip to Chile, it was time to reflect on the three stops we made during nearly two weeks there.  Taylor and I talk about the experience and why Chile was such a great stop.  Although Ca…

Like so many places, Cambodia has tragedy and triumph in its history.  Meta grew up in Chicago, but as the child of refugees fleeing war, his Cambodian heritage is a big part of his identity.  It was…

In this episode, Keith and Taylor discuss the “hidden gem” of South America - Bolivia.  From the city of La Paz to the remote Salt Flat in Uyuni, Bolivia was a great stop on the journey.  As always, …

Korea is our first stop in Asia and Kerbie’s experience growing up there helped shape her path as an artist living in the US.  After knowing Kerbie for so many years, it was great to hear her story a…

In this first “recap” episode, Keith hops back on the phone with Santiago to share a huge “Thank you”.  You also get to meet our new co-host - Taylor C.   Taylor and Keith discuss reflections and exp…

Uruguay is our last stop in South America.  It wasn't a spot I knew much about, but I did know two people from there.  It was a roundabout way of meeting them, but one of them was up for the intervie…

Ever guess that Argentina has the best ice cream and pizza in the world?  This guest makes a strong case for it.  In this episode, we discuss a lot about Argentina and a bit about how life in the US …

Time with friends and loved ones.  Sunsets that will make you want to cry.  The natural beauty.  These are all the things that we discuss in this episode.  This episode is all about Chile and Caro is…

Bolivia is a place I didn't know much about.  What a *did* know was that there are some unique places that I wanted to visit on this trip.  After talking with Iam, I'm even more excited to finally ge…

We're starting off our journey in Peru. It's been on my list for a long time and this discussion with Santi has me even more excited to spend a few days in Lima before heading outside the city for a …

Let’s kick this off with a short episode outlining the origin story of “My Home is Special” and the plan for the project. Plans often change, but you gotta put a stake in the ground somewhere, right?…