Episode #290: Black Family Travel and Reflections on Being a Digital Nomad Dad with Justin Orgias

Episode Summary

Learn tips for slow-traveling the world as a Black family with no permanent base, and raising kids around the world. Justin Orgias joins Matt from Mexico City, and starts off talking about his parents’ heritage from Granada and his experience growing up in a Caribbean immigrant community in Toronto.  He then shares his experience moving to Atlanta, meeting his wife, starting a family, and then deciding to travel the world full time with no base.  Justin talks about his family’s experiences living in Colombia, Brazil, Spain, and taking a special family trip to Morocco for Christmas. He explains how his family meets other digital nomad families, how they handle schooling and childcare for their kids, and gives tips for parents considering the digital nomad lifestyle.  Justin then reflects on how travel has impacted him, his marriage, and his kids.  He also reflects his experience navigating anti-Blackness around the world, and shares tips for how we can be more ethical, sustainable and thoughtful travelers.  Finally, Matt and Justin discuss the upcoming Black Travel Summit and how you can meet them both there in-person at a discounted rate.

 

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Justin Orgias

Justin Orgias is a digital nomad dad who slow travels the world full time with his wife and 2 kids.  He works remotely in software sales, and also creates travel content with his wife to help other families navigate the move into the digital nomad lifestyle.  He and his family have been featured in CNN, USA Today, and he will be a featured speaker at this year’s Black Travel Summit. .

What You'll Learn
  • Tips for Being Digital Nomad Parents and Traveling Full Time with Two Kids
  • Reflections on Navigating anti-Blackness globally
  • How to Select Family-Friendly Destinations When Slow Traveling the World
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Time Stamped Show Notes

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[2:19] Introducing Justin Orgias

[3:31] Justin’s Highlights in Mexico City

[4:55] Justin’s Parents’ Story

[5:51] Growing up in Toronto

[7:44] Going Back to Granada as a Kid

[9:15] Coming of Age in Atlanta and Starting a Family

[12:51] The Mindset Shift to Becoming a Location Independent Family

[14:56] Starting to Travel the World Full Time with No Permanent Base as a Family

[21:28] Researching Destinations for Extended Stays with a Family 

[23:03] Living in Colombia as a Family

[25:23] Living in Rio as a Family

[30:11] Living in Spain as a Family

[32:37] Morocco on Christmas Day with the Family

[35:59] The Noma Collective Trips for Digital Nomad Families

[37:35] Schooling and Childcare Solutions for Digital Nomad Families

[40:01] Slow Traveling and Selecting Destinations

[41:51] Tips for Parents Considering the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

[43:34] The Impact of Travel on Justin, His Marriage, and His Kids

[47:52] Tips on Ethical and Sustainable Travel

[50:21] Traveling the World as a Black Family and Reflections on Anti-Blackness Globally

[52:56] Justin’s Upcoming Talk at Black Travel Summit and How To Attend at a Discount

[54:33] The Lightning Round

[58:04] Follow and Connect with Justin