Sandi Oluoch shares her experience growing up in Kenya and Tanzania, then moving to the U.S. for college and grad school, and then traveling the world for the last 5 years. She shares her top recommendations for East Africa, as well as her top hiking recommendations inside the U.S.. Sandi talks about her travels through Latin America, hiking Machu Picchu, and scuba diving in Mexico and Belize. She then talks about learning to surf in Hawaii, learning to free dive in the Philippines, and shares her experience diving in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Sandi also talks about her trip to Namibia and explains the other-worldly landscape found there. She then talks about her travel photography, explains how she works remotely and travels, and reflects on the impact all this travel has had on her as a person. She offers tips for Black travelers from the Continent and for solo female travelers, as well as tips on how we can all travel more ethically and sustainably. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #269: Hiking, Diving and Surfing the World on a Kenyan Passport with Sandi Oluoch
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About the Guest
Sandi Oluoch
Sandi Oluoch is an avid hiker, diver and surfer who promotes diversity and inclusion in the world of solo female travel. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, she grew up in both Kenya and Tanzania, then got her Master’s Degree in the United States, and has now been traveling the world for over 5 years. She is also a travel photographer and contributed to the recently published book “Adventuress: Women Exploring the Wild”.
What You'll Learn
- Some of the Best Hiking and Diving Locations Around the World
- Tips for Spending time in Kenya, Tanzania and Namibia
- Tips for Traveling as a Solo Black Female on a Non-Privileged Passport
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CHECK OUT SANDI’S STORY IN “ADVENTURESS: WOMEN EXPLORING THE WILD”
#1 BOOK THAT SANDI RECOMMENDS
#1 PERSON WITH WHOM SANDI WANTS TO HAVE DINNER
TOP 3 FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
TOP 3 BUCKETLIST DESTINATIONS
PREVIOUS MAVERICK SHOW EPISODES MENTIONED WITH KENYAN TRAVELERS
LOCATIONS WHERE THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE
WINES CONSUMED IN THIS EPISODE
BEST SAFARIS AND PLACES TO SEE ANIMALS IN KENYA AND TANZANIA
- Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
- Mikumi Park
- Ruaha National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Tarangire
- Ngorongoro Crater
BEST HIKING EXPERIENCES IN THE US
BEST DIVING DESTINATIONS
RECOMMENDED PLACES IN THE PHILIPPINES
RECOMMENDED PLACES IN ZANZIBAR
RECOMMENDED PLACES IN MAINLAND TANZANIA
RECOMMENDED PLACES IN KENYA
OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Africa
- Latin/South America
- Argentina
- Asia
- Belize
- Great Blue Hole, Belize
- Brazil
- China
- Colombia
- Dubai
- Europe
- Rio de Janeiro
- Iguazu Falls
- Ilha Grande
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Tokyo, Japan
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Paraguay
- Patagonia
- Peru
- Netherlands
TOP 5 AFROBEAT ARTISTS
TOP 5 HIPHOP EMCEES
CONTACT SANDI
Time Stamped Show Notes
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[2:14] Introducing Sandi Oluoch
[4:04] Sandi’s Experience in Brazil and the Iguazu Waterfalls
[6:20] Growing up in Kenya and Tanzania
[7:56] Recommendations for Kenya
[10:51] Recommendations for Tanzania
[12:52] Transitioning from East Africa to the U.S.
[16:14] Top Hiking Recommendations in the U.S.
[18:24] Sandi’s Surfing Journey
[20:35] Traveling Through Latin America
[23:04] Scuba Diving in Mexico and Belize
[25:30] Hiking to Machu Picchu in Peru
[27:48] The Positive Impact of Long Term Solo Travel
[28:44] Free Diving in the Philippines
[32:28] Free Diving in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
[35:21] Namibia
[37:34] How Sandy Works Remotely and Travels
[39:32] Travel Photography
[41:16] Adventuress: Women Exploring the Wild
[42:24] Traveling as a Black Woman on a Kenyan Passport
[44:48] Tips for Black Travelers from the Continent
[46:42] Tips for Solo Female Travelers
[47:22] What Travel Means to Sandi Today
[48:22] Tips for Ethical and Sustainable Travel
[49:48] The Lightning Round
[1:01:48] Follow and Contact Sandi
