Episode 52: Black Travel History Celebration

  This week, we celebrate pioneers in Black Travel History.  Our celebration discusses The Green Book (the Oscar winning movie vs. the documentary of a similar name vs. the ACTUAL Green Book that both the movie and documentary reference); the inventor of the yellow light; and the explorer that inspires Reyna the most!   EPISODE LINKS AND RESOURCES: The story behind the ACTUAL Green Book:  How the Green Book Helped African-American Tourists Navigate a Segregated Nation Reyna's Travel Inspiration:  Barbara Hillary If you live in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area (or have friends who do), please nominate Travel Quips for the Best Local Podcast!  Here's how to do it: 1).  Go to: https://indyweek.com/indy-weeks-best-of-the-triangle/2019-best-of-the-triangle-ballot/#// 2).  Click on the "Out and About" section. 3).  Find the category "Best Local Podcast."  If you are on a laptop, you should be able to see a list of categories on the left side of your screen.  4). Click the word "Nominate" beside Travel Quips.  The top nominees will go on to the final round in April!  5).  Please spread the word!    CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips ****************************************************** Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don't forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to [email protected]. ****************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images