Episode #291: Traveling to Egypt, Honduras, Iceland, Kenya & Palestine as an Afro-Latino and Connecting with Cultures Through Food with Kevin Sandoval

Episode Summary

Hear reflections on traveling to 57 countries as an Afro-Latino and how food can be a doorway to understanding culture. Kevin Sandoval joins Matt over wine and begins by giving tips for spending time in Boston.  Matt and Kevin then reflect on their time together at the Latino Travel Fest in Elizabeth, NJ.  Next, Kevin talks about his parents’ journey from the Dominican Republic to the U.S., his experience growing up between Boston and the D.R., and how his interest in world travel developed.  Kevin shares his recommendations for spending time in the Dominican Republic and then talks about his transformative trip to Egypt.  He reflects on why he centers food in his travel content and how it can be a gateway into understanding history and culture as well as connection with people.  Next, Kevin explains how speaking Spanish as his first language allows him to make deeper connections with people in Spanish-speaking countries, and shares his experiences in Honduras.  He also shares travel stories from Iceland and Kenya and why his trip to Palestine was so impactful.  Kevin offers tips for Black and Latino travelers, shares some budget travel hacks, gives tips for content creators, and then reflects on why after 57 countries he continues to travel.

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Kevin Sandoval

Kevin Sandoval is a first generation Latino-American world traveler, social media content creator, and advocate for Latinx representation in the travel industry.  His parents are both from the Dominican Republic and he was raised primarily in Boston, where he still feels deeply connected to the city’s rich culture, diverse community and culinary delights.  Kevin is especially passionate about teaching the Latino community how travel can be enriching without breaking the bank. He shares his travel stories and experiences from around the globe on his social media platforms and he has now been to 57 countries.

What You'll Learn
  • How Culinary Experiences Help You Connect with People and Understand Local Cultures
  • Tips for Getting Started in Travel Content Creation
  • Budget Travel Hacks for Seeing the World Without Breaking the  Bank
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[2:35] Introducing Kevin Sandoval

[4:13] Tips for visiting Boston

[6:38] The Latino Travel Fest in Elizabeth, New Jersey

[8:42] Kevin’s Parents’ Journey from the Dominican Republic

[9:51] Growing Up Between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic

[11:37] The Uniqueness and Diversity in Boston

[13:25] Kevin’s Recommendations for Visiting the Dominican Republic

[15:34] How Kevin’s Interest in World Travel Developed

[17:13] Egypt

[22:43] Why Kevin Centers Food and Culinary Experiences in his Travels

[25:01] Deeper Cultural Immersion Through Speaking Spanish

[28:00]: Honduras

[30:10] Iceland

[33:00] Kenya

[37:38] Palestine

[41:31] The Impact Travel Has Had on Kevin

[42:51] Tips for Black and Latino Travel

[43:57] Budget Travel Hacks

[45:59] Tips for Travel Content Creators

[48:40] Why Kevin Continues to Travel

[49:45] The Lightning Round

[56:54] Contact and Follow Kevin