The Maverick Show: Global Travel Stories & Life Beyond Borders

392: Beyond the Pyramids: Nadine Arab on Egyptian Identity, Challenging Stereotypes & Travel as a Political Act

Hear how Nadine solo-travels the world as an Egyptian woman while showcasing a side of Egypt most visitors never see. ============================ Get the Monday Minute [https://shrtlnk.co/BdDeq] my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Egyptian travel writer and Curls en Route founder Nadine Arab shares her journey from growing up in Alexandria to becoming a full-time travel blogger and solo traveler exploring the world on her own terms. Nadine reflects on what she learned from solo travel in Egypt and abroad, and discusses how travel shaped her understanding of identity, culture, and belonging. She also explains why she is passionate about showcasing a side of Egypt that extends far beyond the pyramids and typical tourist attractions. Nadine then shares insights on traveling as an Egyptian woman, navigating the world on an Egyptian passport, building a travel business, and connecting with the Arab diaspora around the world. Finally, she explains why she believes travel and politics are deeply intertwined, including her advocacy for Palestinian liberation and global solidarity. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. [https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/392-beyond-the-pyramids-nadine-arab-on-egyptian-identity-challenging-stereotypes-travel-as-a-political-act/] ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/8ucCx] See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/OKfnO] See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business [https://shrtlnk.co/l7o0j] (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing [https://shrtlnk.co/Ip3iY] so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend [https://shrtlnk.co/Vyt1t] See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast [https://shrtlnk.co/hi5Ji] (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram [https://shrtlnk.co/qV3KL] and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review [https://shrtlnk.co/yygXW] — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee [https://shrtlnk.co/I9ql0] — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

391: How to Travel the World Rent-Free as a Cat Sitter and Drive Political Change as a Nomadic Activist with Nicole Green

Hear how Nicole saved over $100,000 on accommodation and uses her location independence to support political campaigns. ============================ Get the Monday Minute [https://shrtlnk.co/BdDeq] my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Nicole Green shares how she built a full-time travel lifestyle through cat sitting, saving more than $100,000 on accommodation while staying everywhere from penthouse apartments in Montreal to ski chalets in the Swiss and French Alps. She explains how pet sitting became her gateway to location independence, the strategies she uses to secure sits around the world, and how her travels inspired her to create Traveling Catsitter, a community for cat-loving travelers. Nicole also discusses how she uses her freedom of movement as a “Nomadic Activist,” traveling to political battlegrounds to volunteer on grassroots campaigns, support progressive candidates, and explore the intersection of travel, civic engagement, and social impact. Along the way, she reflects on solo travel, digital nomadism, sustainability, community building, and the lessons she has learned from years of living without a permanent home. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. [https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/391-how-to-travel-the-world-rent-free-as-as-cat-sitter-and-drive-political-change-as-a-nomadic-activitist-with-nicole-green/] ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/8ucCx] See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/OKfnO] See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business [https://shrtlnk.co/l7o0j] (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing [https://shrtlnk.co/Ip3iY] so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend [https://shrtlnk.co/Vyt1t] See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast [https://shrtlnk.co/hi5Ji] (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram [https://shrtlnk.co/qV3KL] and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review [https://shrtlnk.co/yygXW] — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee [https://shrtlnk.co/I9ql0] — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

390: Travel as Rebellion: Marissa Strang on Representation, Storytelling and Supporting Local Communities

Hear how Marissa built a full-time travel career while advocating for inclusion, ethical tourism and local stories. ============================ Get the Monday Minute [https://shrtlnk.co/BdDeq] my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Travel creator Marissa Strang shares stories from Japan, Switzerland and Egypt while reflecting on the emotional realities of building a life through travel. She discusses leaving corporate America to become a full-time content creator, balancing documentation with being present in the moment, and using travel storytelling to spotlight underrepresented voices, local histories and community-led tourism initiatives. Marissa also explores the experiences of Black travelers abroad, the difference between diversity and inclusion in travel marketing, and why supporting local communities through intentional travel can foster deeper cultural understanding around the world. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. [https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/390-travel-as-rebellion-marissa-strang-on-representation-storytelling-and-supporting-local-communities/] ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/8ucCx] See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/OKfnO] See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business [https://shrtlnk.co/l7o0j] (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing [https://shrtlnk.co/Ip3iY] so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend [https://shrtlnk.co/Vyt1t] See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast [https://shrtlnk.co/hi5Ji] (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram [https://shrtlnk.co/qV3KL] and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review [https://shrtlnk.co/yygXW] — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee [https://shrtlnk.co/I9ql0] — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

389: Culture-First Travel: Marissa Strang on Egypt, Cuba and Centering Women’s Stories in India

Hear how immersive travel experiences challenged stereotypes and deepened Marissa’s commitment to community-led tourism. ============================ Get the Monday Minute [https://shrtlnk.co/BdDeq] my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Travel creator Marissa Strang shares how immersive travel experiences across Cuba, Egypt, Jordan, Iceland and India shaped her approach to culture-first travel and community-led tourism. She reflects on studying Afro-Latin dance in Cuba, taking her first solo trip through Iceland, honeymooning in Egypt, and experiencing Jordanian hospitality while challenging common Western stereotypes about the Middle East. Marissa also discusses visiting women-led businesses in India, learning about tourism as a tool for economic empowerment, and using travel storytelling to highlight local communities and underrepresented perspectives. This episode explores cross-cultural travel, women-led tourism, identity, hospitality, and the impact of intentional travel experiences on the way we understand the world. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. [https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/389-culture-first-travel-marissa-strang-on-egypt-cuba-and-centering-womens-stories-in-india/] ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/8ucCx] See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/OKfnO] See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business [https://shrtlnk.co/l7o0j] (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing [https://shrtlnk.co/Ip3iY] so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend [https://shrtlnk.co/Vyt1t] See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast [https://shrtlnk.co/hi5Ji] (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram [https://shrtlnk.co/qV3KL] and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review [https://shrtlnk.co/yygXW] — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee [https://shrtlnk.co/I9ql0] — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

388: From Jamaica to Jordan: Finding Belonging and Challenging Western Narratives Through Travel with Janine Jervis

Hear how 20 years of travel to Jordan reshaped Janine’s view on the Middle East, media narratives, and human connection. ============================ Get the Monday Minute [https://shrtlnk.co/BdDeq] my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Born and raised in Jamaica, Janine Jervis spent nearly two decades helping lead tourism marketing for Jordan while returning to the country dozens of times and building deep relationships there. In this episode, Janine shares stories from Jordanian Bedouin communities and reflects on how travel transformed her understanding of the Middle East, Palestine, identity, belonging, and cross-cultural connection. She also talks about growing up between Jamaica, Trinidad, and Washington D.C., witnessing the rise of anti-Arab sentiment in the United States after 9/11, speaking out about Palestine within the travel industry, and ultimately returning to live in Jamaica after 25 years abroad. Along the way, Janine reflects on Black travel, media perception, community, and the power of authentic storytelling to bridge cultures across borders. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. [https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/388-from-jamaica-to-jordan-finding-belonging-and-challenging-western-narratives-through-travel-with-janine-jervis/] ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/8ucCx] See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/OKfnO] See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business [https://shrtlnk.co/l7o0j] (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing [https://shrtlnk.co/Ip3iY] so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend [https://shrtlnk.co/Vyt1t] See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast [https://shrtlnk.co/hi5Ji] (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram [https://shrtlnk.co/qV3KL] and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review [https://shrtlnk.co/yygXW] — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee [https://shrtlnk.co/I9ql0] — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)