Not the Middle Seat! Travel Tips and Tales with Cat Young

As a Black American woman who travels a lot both internationally and domestically, I enjoy helping people be as prepared as they possibly can be before they go on a trip. Time off is precious and I know that planning for it can be overwhelming. I have visited 38 states and more than 70 countries. I'm an expert at planning the wrong way and I am passionate about sharing what I've learned so that you can make the most out of your travel experiences! Whether it's what to pack, where to go, what to do, or who to do it with, I am eager to talk about it!

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India's Revenge: The Spicy Food Showdown!

🔥 India's Revenge: The Spicy Food Showdown! 🔥 I had a funny (and slightly painful) food fiasco during a work trip in India, where my tolerance for spice was put to the ULTIMATE test. Let's just say things got a little... messy. 💩💥 In this video, I'll share my experience of getting sick from eating too much spicy food in India and the valuable lessons I learned. 🚽😂 Don't forget to pack your anti-diarrheal meds, folks! Trust me on this one. 😉

Dec 12, 2024•10 min

How a Vacation Almost Ruined Our Friendship!

Traveling with a friend can be a lot of fun! It can also be stressful if you don't talk about what you want out of the trip before you go. This episode talks through my vacation with a friend where I knew he was dealing with a lot of stress but I ignored the red flags because I wanted to travel! We didn't have the same expectations and I made myself miserable acting like everything was okay. I'll share what I learned with you so you can avoid my mistakes!

Dec 11, 2024•19 min

How I Deal With Racism When I Travel

As a Black woman, I know that there are people who feel that I should not be visiting their city, state, or country. It can be difficult when people are rude and say mean things to me. Fortunately, this is not common. Unfortunately, it is something I have had to deal with for my entire life. I am thankful that my experiences visiting places near and far are usually very positive! I make sure that I feel as safe as I can and that I do a little bit of research before I go. There is no way to promi...

Nov 06, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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