Blerd’s Travel Guide | Living in Korea, Traveling Asia & Black Travel Experience

In this episode of the Retro Pioneers Podcast, we sit down with Phil “The Blerd Explorer” to break down what it’s really like traveling and living overseas as a Black traveler.From spending 9 years living in South Korea to traveling across Thailand and Cambodia, Phil shares real experiences, cultural differences, and the truth about traveling while Black in different parts of the world.We also dive into the journey of becoming a travel content creator and author, including writing multiple travel guidebooks and navigating burnout, career transitions, and finding purpose.This episode is packed with game for anyone thinking about traveling internationally, teaching abroad, or building a brand around their experiencesIn This Episode We Discuss:• Living in South Korea for 9 years as a Black expat• Traveling across Asia (Korea, Thailand, Cambodia)• Cultural differences between the U.S. and overseas life• What it’s really like teaching English abroad (ESL teaching)• Work visas, immigration stress & real expat struggle• Traveling while Black – representation & unique challenges• How to become a travel content creator• Writing travel guidebooks & building an author brand• Dealing with burnout, writer’s block & creative pressure• Why you shouldn’t rush moving overseas• Financial advice before traveling abroad• Transitioning back to the U.S. after living overseas• Balancing passion, career, and content creation