It's our first episode of 2022, sorry for our lateness! Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're recapping everything that happened in West Africa this past December. Tiffanie explains how pleasantly surprised she was with Nigeria, Jide talks about how Afrochella has turned Ghana into Las Vegas, and David talks about visa issues coming from the UK. The discussion was so good we had to do a part 2, coming next week.

Big Chune:
Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran - Peru 
Goya Menor & Nektunez – Ameno Amapiano Remix (You Wanna Bamba) 

We're joined by Mark Beckford and Lakeshia Ford, the founders of Pine x Ginja, to talk about the biggest Jamaican party in Ghana and their mission to connect the Caribbean to Africa.

Find out more:
linktr.ee/pinexginja

Big Chune:
Amindi, Tessellated & Valleyz - Pine & Ginger 

We're joined by the men of Positive Vibes Only (PVO) to talk about their events in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana

Find out more:
https://linktr.ee/PVOGLOBAL

Big Chune:
Zinoleesky - Kilofeshe 
Ayra Starr - Bloody Samaritan
Tion Wayne x Russ Millions - Body 2 feat. Arrdee, 3x3E1 & ZT, Bugzy Malone, Fivio Foreign, Darkoo, Buni

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about the Omicron variant and the curious (but unsurprising) response against Africa. We're providing facts in this episode, Detty December begins.

Big Chune: WizKid - Mood feat. Buju

Where in the world can you find the most clear blue water? Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about our latest travels and get into the debate. Who has the clearest blue water? The Caribbean? East Africa? The Balkans??? We also touch on our plans for end of year travel, and discuss if local gang wars should deter you from your next vacation.

Big Chune: Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Smokin Out The Window 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're wrapping up the busy summer travel period and starting to look forward to  fall and winter travel this year. We touch on navigating the UK redlist, why America still hates its neighbors, and debate if South Africa is the best tourism hub for the continent.

Big Chune: NCT 127 - Regular (English Version) 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we look at the recent rankings for "World's Best Airports for 2021" and discuss what makes a great airport? The crew also touch on the latest travel restrictions they've faced in their recent trips this month.

Big Chune: Nas - Nobody feat. Ms. Lauryn Hill 

Trends and Tings is a recap of all the current news in the world of Black travel. This week we're talking about the "Black Tax" travelers face when  traveling. When you're not sure if you're being mistreated because you are a tourist, or if it's because of your race. Sometimes you're not being mistreated at all and it's just paranoia! We have updated information on traveling with your vaccine card and finally, we discuss Spirit Airlines canceling half of their flights this week, leaving thousands of people stranded.

Big Chune: Dave - Clash (feat. Stormzy)