Chronicles Abroad

DeNorris Johnson of Travel And Truth is changing the narrative of what it means to travel, specifically to Africa. He’s traveled to 53 countries. The sole purpose of his platform is to provide honest and educational information about the African Diaspora worldwide. His mission is to tell the untold stories that are hidden in history books and to retell those stories that have been altered in disempowering ways. He plans to make it easier for travelers to immerse themselves in the local culture by learning more about those cultures through his platform. Before entering college, DeNorris described himself as close-minded and not having much exposure to the world. He saved up for seven years so he can one day quit his job to travel the world. He shared with us how much his philosophies on life has changed because of his experiences with other cultures while traveling abroad. DeNorris backpacked for six months in Africa while filming his whole experience. Now, he created a docu-series based on the footag

Time moves hella fast. That was Frantzces’ thought as she watched her son turn 21. She did a bit of reflecting in this one about how one decision can shift the moments in anybody’s life. Time doesn’t wait for anyone and it has no qualms in leaving you behind. Time will move with or with your participation in your life. Oprah Winfrey says, “Time is the most valuable resource that we have.” Time is an illusion, a construct that constricts. So often, we become bogged down by time and begin doing or involving ourselves with things that are out of alignment. Or sometimes we find ourselves in limbo, unable to make a decision. But you just have to decide. No decision is ever wrong, the most important thing that you could do is to begin taking action. One small foot in front of the other is all it takes. The beauty about it all is you can create any life that you want, however you see fit. And you can change your decision at any given moment. “You’re one decision away from a completely different life.” Would you l

Yan & Lee are a couple living in China whose motto is live how you want to live. A plant-based married couple living in China with a specific goal in mind, to live debt-free. They both graduated from college but had a hard time finding jobs. So they decided to take matters into their own hands. They quit their government jobs in 2012, sold everything, toured Europe where they got engaged in Paris, then moved to China. They’ve been living in China since November of 2015 grinding and stacking their money, planning, investing, and educating themselves. With the hopes of becoming debt-free by the end of 2019. As of now, they have paid $35,000 in debt since being abroad. Their whole brand Sice Your Life is based on the premise of living your life the way you want to live it. They don’t put themselves in a box. In this episode, they reflect on their relationship, their time abroad and how much the journey has been a blessing for them. Sometimes with some relationships moving abroad together co

Radical acceptance is this notion that we accept people with all that they have and with all that you have to accept them with. Because when we don’t conflict develops in those relationships, we become angry and resentful. It makes it difficult for us to see the people we love, in loving ways. But acceptance doesn’t mean to allow yourself to be abused or mistreated, it doesn’t mean that you sidestep issues, but what it does mean is accepting people for who they are, and then moving on. It’s natural to see the potential in people and want to see things differently for them. But ask yourself, is it for them or is it for you? The more you want to see their lives differently the more conflict it creates. Especially if that person isn’t ready to see it the way you see it. And even more so if that person isn’t ready for a change. So how do you manage a situation like this? In this episode, Frantzces talks about the three stages of radical acceptance and why it’s so important to begin to pract

We are celebrating our 100th episode! We can’t believe we’ve reached this amazing milestone. All because of all of you, thank you for your support, thank you for downloading, listening, sharing, commenting and all of that good stuff. Your comments and encouragement keep us going. We did something a little differently, we went live on Instagram completely off script to connect with you, our audience. We talked about how the show got started and how we sat on this idea for quite a few months before actually just doing it. It goes to show you, the world is in need of whatever idea you’re sitting on. We also share about our time abroad, and how we lived in a three bedroom two bath house (with all the fixings) for under $600 a month. You’ll listen to the changes we’ve experienced, the community we’ve encountered and all of the connections we’ve made over time. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Don’t sit on your ideas, just get it out there no matter how messy it may seem. 2. You don’t need

Tori spent some time talking to us about the power of activating your network. She moved to Bangkok as an English teacher in the summer of 2017 with the plan to stay for only six months. But two years later she is thriving in Thailand. If you’re interested in working abroad but you don’t want to teach, then this episode is filled with nuggets about the different ways you can secure non-teaching jobs abroad. Tori is known as a Connector, and she lives by her coined phrase: “Activate Your Network”. Find out how Tori landed an amazing job in Thailand by using her marketing and PR background. Not only is Tori working in a profession that she loves she’s also the creator of a community of over 200 people of color living, traveling and working in Bangkok. She curated a group called Ebony Expats as a collaborative space to highlight the diverse narratives of Black Expats. Tori continues connecting and building community in meaningful ways. Tori gives lots of tips on how to build a community and how to tap into your

Have you ever had the feeling that you’re just forcing it? Like no matter what you do it’s just not working out. It’s not working in your favor. Like, you’re trying to make something work that may not be for your highest good. You know, that whole forcing a circle into a square sort of thing. We force things all the time and sometimes we’re able to catch it quickly enough and then other times, we have to go through it until we’re ready to let it go. What happens we force things? When we literally go out of our way in every which way to see how we can make something work. When we continue to hold on to and grasp on to things, it turns into toxicities in our bodies and our lives. It creates more work than it’s actually worth. But why do we really do it? Why do we have such a hard time recognizing that this may not be for us? Because typically we want to see what we want to see. Because seeing how it really is, shows us the truth. How our life truly is.  Listen, as Frantzces explores why we force things and what

Kenna Williams is an avid world traveler and creator of the infamous BOOKDATISHT hashtag. Which means to book your flight and ask questions later. Featured in essence, Kenna’s friends call her Pusha Kee for her incredible ability to gently encourage individuals to step out of their comfort zone and push life to the edge. Kenna is constantly manifesting her dreams and uses the term #YearOfYesManifest to get what she wants out of life. She’s known in travel circles for her infamous annual #DubaiBlackOut trips. One of her mottos is… “It is so because I said so!” If you can walk out of the door every day hey you just faced the world, so this means you can get on a plane. You can die waiting for people. Branch off to what’s familiar to you, if you’re in the States go to another state that you haven’t visited yet. Kenna shares some strategic ways about how to take flights and how to maximize your funds. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Don’t focus on the destination just book the deal! 2. St

Did you shoot your shot? Have you ever shot your shot? What does that even mean? It means taking the ultimate risk in something to advance your dreams. It means going all in and doing things that are super duper uncomfortable just so you can be one step closer. You have to take some form of risk in life. There’s no other way. You have to somehow find the will to believe in yourself, to believe in your dreams without waiting for external validation. At some point, you have to decide to be an active participant in your life, don’t let your dreams die with you.  Listen, as Frantzces explores why it’s so important to shoot your shot in life. Check out Berna’s episode, when we first heard about shooting your shot.  We really love hearing from you, so if you have a question, a comment, or concern feel free to reach out to us at info@chroniclesabroad.com So tune in! Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please shar

Self-proclaimed corporate America escapee, Derek the strategist, took the challenge to do better in his life and decided to up the ante and move on the other side of the world. Chicago native, Derek up and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand indefinitely. He is on a mission to travel more and explore other cultures. Derek is a business coach and marketing consultant helping entrepreneurs build and grow their business online. His ‘side hustle’ is to inspire Black people (especially Black men) through his experiences in travel and business. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Consider building your business, while working your corporate job. 2. Not all plans work out the way you anticipate them too. Sometimes the outcome is better than you could have imagined. 3. Taking some time to research will help you feel more comfortable with the leap. Want to see what Derek is up to? Check him out on the following media platforms: Check him out online at Derekthestrategist.com and Instagram @derekthestra

Are you an overthinker? Yeah, well join the club. Most of us overthink a lot of things. Sometimes to the point where it overtakes our lives. And we exert a lot of energy, mentally and emotionally just overthinking alone. Overthinking something is just another form of deep, deep anxiety and worry. Because of this it really gets in the way of our lives and keeps us from reaching our goals. How do you deal with overthinking? Well, thinking more about the thought may not be the best solution. Listen, as Frantzces explores a bit more about overthinking, why it exists and the one thing it doesn’t do for us. We really love hearing from you, so if you have a question, comment or concern feel free to reach out to us at info@chroniclesabroad.com So tune in! Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.  C

Andrew aka Jet Set Drew is aka Mr. Urbn Trvl was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. He’s an engineer currently living in Costa Rica. Drew has lived in The Philippines, Sweden, Iraq, and has traveled to 54 countries thus far. He is also the founder of Urban Travel, a boutique travel company that curates unique trips from all over the world where he provides the space for people to indulge in their wanderlust. We have a thoughtful conversation with Drew about why it’s important for Black men to travel more. He says it’s important for Black men to get out to see the world, to see how Black people are treated much differently than in the States. We talk about how travel has transformed his life in how he views himself. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Although racism exists everywhere in the world, there’s still a lot of love for Black people in other countries. 2. It’s okay to begin traveling solo because if you continue to wait for others, then it’ll never happen. 3. Learning about othe

Last week Frantzces talked about personal responsibility. We received an email about how could we be responsible for the horrible things in our lives. Of course, you’re not responsible for the terrible things that happened to you, but ultimately, you are responsible for your own healing. At some point, you have to be an active participant in your life to create a life that you’re proud of. So this led her to talk about how we aren’t immune to bad stuff happening in our lives, no matter who we are, no matter what our status, we all experience some serious hardships. But even within those hardships, there are ways in which you too can persevere through some of the darkest in moments. By doing so you build your character and your resiliency. When we have a much bigger calling pulling us, we’re able to push through with even more diligence when things hit the fan. Listen, as Frantzces explores a bit more about triumphing through tragedy and clarifies personal responsibility. Shout outs to the email we received a

Jerry is the host of Point Noir, a show for men of color who traveler. The show not only provides practical travel tips but also insights as to the transformative power of travel from the Black perspective. The aim of the show is not only to inspire men of color to desire a global experience, but also to equip them to do so by sponsoring free passports for listeners. His global adventures began when he quit his corporate job in 2014 and headed to Paris, France on a one-way ticket. Jerry only had three months of savings but ended up living in Paris for 18-months. We spent a lot of time talking about cultural differences across various countries. And how travel has transformed his life. Check him out on the following media platforms: Instagram @jerry_the3rd and @pointnoirshow Share this post with someone who you think will benefit from it. So tune in! And subscribe to our newsletter to receive exclusive stuff. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Join our Facebook Tribe   The post Epi

Your life is your responsibility. What remains in it, what you do with it, how you live it and the decisions you make or don’t make is your responsibility. There might be a time when you turn to a therapist, a coach or anyone to help you in your growth process. But when it comes down to it the owness is on you. You have to make the changes. A lot gets cluttered and you may not feel at fault for some of the things that happen to you. And to a certain degree, there’s some truth to that, however, at some point, there are no other people to blame. Listen, as Frantzces dives deeply into why your quality of life is 100% your responsibility. So tune in! Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 90 | Monday Message With Fra

Gabbok is a single dad who travels regularly with his young daughter. So far, he has traveled to 100 countries and he has lived in five. He is an entrepreneur who travels the world educating and inspiring people  (especially as a single dad). He loves making people laugh with some of the crazy adventures that he’s been on. Gabbok travels to understand the world better and to explore new cultures. He wants to bring a new vision to the travel industry this year his new company Eyes Tell. A company that provides videography services and travel news from all over the world. He has recently left his comfy and stable career to embark on this entrepreneur lifestyle. We talk about fatherhood, business, and transformation. Want to keep track of Gabbok’s adventures? He’s off somewhere telling stories with his camera. Check him out on the following media platforms: Instagram @Gabbok17 and on Facebook Gabbok Share this post with someone who you think will benefit from it. But before you go… Would you like to finally tak

Loving-kindness is a term that you’ll hear in the meditation industry which means practicing exactly what it says. Being loving and kind to others and yourself. This is a meditation practice in which you sit in silence and visualize the people you love and when you’re able to the people who have hurt you and wish them well. You hold them in a deep deep space of love. This isn’t an easy practice, however, there are small ways you can begin practicing this. We sometimes want to retaliate in a way that hurts others. But honestly, we’re hurting ourselves in the process. I talked about this in a previous episode about forgiveness. Frantzces gives some practical ways that you can begin to practice more loving-kindness in your life but also sheds some insight as to why it’s so important to do so. Sharon Salsberg says, “Loving-kindness is a profound recognition that our lives have something to do with one another, that everyone counts, everyone matters.” But before you go… Would you like to finally take the plunge

Antonio is a military veteran who served proudly in the army and the marines. He has since medically retired from the military. We get really intimate with Antonio as he shares some of his mental health challenges while being both in and out of the military. He had a mental shift, and he realized there had to be a better way of life. He noticed that other veterans and other people were healing themselves through travel. Now, Antonio is living his best life, doing things he’s never thought he would’ve been able to do. Healing himself from one adventure at a time. Thank you, Antonio, for your service and thank you for sharing your story. Want to keep track of Antonio’s adventures? He might be jumping off some skyscraper somewhere. Check him out on the following media platforms: Instagram @antoniodelk and Facebook Antonio Delk Share this post with someone who you think will benefit from it. And subscribe to our newsletter to receive exclusive stuff. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube |

The act of forgiveness is difficult for many of us. We often confuse the idea of forgiving someone with the idea of excusing the person for hurting us. But that’s not the case. Forgiving someone or something frees you from being imprisoned by what happened to you. When you don’t forgive you carry that pain with you. It bleeds into other areas of your life. Listen as Frantzces shares why it’s important to forgive and how you can begin to put forgiveness into practice. So tune in! Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 86 | Monday Message With Frantzces The Act Of Forgiveness appeared first on Chronicles Abroad.

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