Remember those educational shows you watched as a kid, they helped make learning fun? That is what this podcast is, but for adults. Gives me the same feels, but it’s not childish. The material that is presented deals with complex topics, yet they make it feel easy to understand and interesting.

Dr. Kiona is amazing and has once again delivered 10/10 content. Everyone mad in the comments clearly didn’t listen to the podcast and are just engaging in a hate campaign full of misinformation. If you want to hear a different perspective on complex subjects such as the travel industry (and how they need travel to SURVIVE) during COVID and the Asian-American experience, definitely give this pod a listen. Keep doing ya thing Tía Kiki.

Kiona continues to harm and put Black people’s lives at risk - she has called the cops of BW and BM, refused to pay folks for their labor or underpays, and sitting idly when her followers make racist attacks against Black-owned orgs. Blocks anyone who points out any misinformation, and continues to profit off colonialism and imperialism while using the language of decolonization. She never stopped traveling during a pandemic, and encouraged others to do so. Look up @nowhitesaviors on ig to see the proof for yourself since she refuses to acknowledge the harm she is causing with her podcast and work.

How can I give zero stars? The podcast is boring. Trust me I actually did subscribe and listen to 4 episodes. I couldn’t get past that. It was very obvious that each episode was dripping with privilege and underlying anti-Blackness, and that’s not something I want to listen to. Can we also talk about the fact that Kiona didn’t cease traveling at all in the middle of an entire PANDEMIC? Talk about entitled and ignorant. She has been violent and harmful towards Black women on social media and her podcast centered around traveling amidst an entire global health crisis that disproportionately affects Black and Brown people shows that she truly doesn’t care about anyone but herself.

She is antiblack and elitist. She makes threats to call the police if you call her out and she is colonizer

Your anti-blackness should be examined by your peers. Do better.

This podcast helps me realize the ways I don’t even realize I’m being prejudice in many different ways. It changes my perspective on something every time a new episode comes out. Do yourself a favor and listen!!

Dr. Kiona is a bad@ss who shares so much good info about other cultures and travel. Definitely follow her on Instagram where she posts gems all the time!

Man, I really wanted to love this podcast, but I don’t. Each episode is the beginning of what could be a great episode if the topic were explored more and actual advice were given. For example, on the travel safety episode, Dr. Kiona does a fantastic job outlining travel advisories and their perceptions and biases. She then tells us that she was sexually assaulted multiple times in Morocco and about the typical victim blaming response she received upon telling her story both publicly and to friends. I really wish she had continued the episode with HOW to best travel safely, especially as a solo woman, but it just stops there. Dr. Kiona also sounds like she is reading a script, and her intonation is completely flat, even when she briefly talks about great or horrifying experiences. This is the beginning of what would be a great podcast but needs deeper exploration and guest interviews to help break up Dr. Kiona’s scripted and monotonous tone.

Really amazed at the work Dr. Kiona and the production crew do to make this project happen. I personally enjoy her IG stories and travel education and wish there was more of that personality coming through in the podcast. In terms of feedback, the bells 🔔 are distracting and make the content choppy. With more of these episodes coming out, I think that can be improved.

I love Kiona. She always brings it with fresh, & enlightening info on travel and communities around the world. And aside from her amazing brain she’s awesome company! One of her superpowers has to be helping others be their full selves. An awesome human!

Honestly that’s all I have to say.

I have really appreciated this podcast. The episodes may be on the shorter side, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that you won’t learn anything. Jam packed with interesting stories and facts!

Dr Kiona is extremely thoughtful and painstaking in her research and chosen guests. She is relevant and funny - a mix that not everyone can pull off. Love listening to this current season!

If you have even the tiniest interest in travel you MUST listen to this podcast. Dr. Kiona has done an incredible job of combining her personal experience, well referenced research, and experts into an easy to listen and incredible educational podcast. Can’t wait for more!

I learn so much from the podcast. I look forward to each episode. And it’s all done for free!

Dr. Kiona has curated a well-researched podcast with great production. I appreciate how consistently she brings so many voices to the podcast.

Thanks to Dr. Kiona for serving up such an entertaining and important podcast!! The episodes are always on point and full of interesting facts. You can tell a lot of research and hard work is happening behind the scenes.

Love everything Kiona does, so I've been a dedicated listener of this podcast from the get-go. If you haven't listened and are just reading reviews, what are you waiting for?!

The amount of legit and thoughtful info coming from Dr. Kiona is priceless! We are blessed with this podcast!

She is always sharing great content, I love her Instagram and I’m always learning something new, and it helps me to broaden my perspective. I like her informative presentation style, it’s easy to understand and follow along!

Her work is incredible, opening our eyes on how biased and ignorant we are when we travel. Understand what is travel privilage and how to value the people who live in the places we visit.

I learn something new w/ each podcast! I only wish there were more episodes 🙏

Is anyone out there??

Talk about an educator who does the work!! She’s taught me so much about how read the facts with a critical lens for justice. Listen to her!!!

This is a really good series! I feel like I am not only learning but also the ideas that I have had for awhile are being confirmed. My hope is that others who may not be as conscious will take the time to listen in as well and become better travelers.

I look up to Dr. Kiona so much. As someone born and raised in Hawaii who now travels, it means a lot to see someone using their platform to make us think about what it means to travel consciously. Everyone should be listening to this podcast and following her social media.

It’s ok, but I agree with one of the other reviews about it sounding like she’s reading out of a book or report. I do like the length of the episodes, I just think the content needs a little more work.

This podcast is awesome! In just ten minutes an episode, I’m getting nuggets of information that help me see things I never thought of regarding travel. My favorite episode is the one on managing expectations and the emphasis on how important context and cultural relativity can be. 💯💯🙌🏾🙌🏾

...both on Instagram and now with this podcast. She constantly amazes me with her research and commitment to ethical and responsible travel, inclusivity (like real inclusivity). I will never look at travel the same way.

Dr. Kiona’s episodes are the perfect length. She talks about things you might not have ever thought about due to your privilege, and in concise discussions that are easy to listen to and digest. Can’t wait to hear what’s next!

It’s interesting, well documented and brings so many relevant points of view. It’s a short podcast with so much packed in it give it a try, Venmo the creator for her work and subscribe!

Dr. Kiona gets right to the point and it can be uncomfortable but nothing has ever changed without change. Succinct and mid-blowing in awareness, take a listen and let the knowledge envelop you like the creeping of a high tide. Open mind, open eyes, open heart—> better world for EVERYONE!

Concise and informative lessons on how we can be better in exploring the world and respect our neighbors in other countries. Thanks Dr. Kiona!!!

The best podcast! Learning new things with every episode in a way that is engaging and actionable. Thanks for all you do Dr. K!

Go Kiona, it’s your birthday, we gonna podcast like it’s your birthday! Listen to this pod if you want to get educated!

Thank you Kiona! This is so original and needed.

This is incredible. Thank you Dr. Kiona for everything that you do!

So happy to see this podcast launch!

Tl;dr - Well organized and clearly presented content. Great quality. Thoroughly researched and supported material. Enjoyable to listen to. Engaging. Riveting. I’m not sure what else so can even say except I <3 this podcast? this podcast is essential listening for the intersectional traveler, the woke instagram influencer, the stay at home mom and her yoga retreats - literally everyone. I’ve been following Kiona for a long time and omg I didn’t know how much I needed this podcast despite that. For those of you who are trying to be better (just generally or in some specific way) but STILL LIVE YOUR DREAM LIFE traveling and being generally amazing like you know you are - you need to listen. I’m serious. It’s ok to be amazing and growing and this podcast will help you continue to be more amazing and grow. Covering topics like what “travel privilege” means (bet you haven’t given that a thought lately - what does privilege mean when we’re ‘en route’ or taking that beach Instagram photo on that amazing beach... or whatever) and with guests like @afrodominicanxthings, idk why you’re still reading and not listening already.

This is amazing I am so excited!

Woooooooo I am so happy about this. Congratulations and THANK YOU!

Dr. Kiona’s podcast is a must-listen, especially for white travelers who are unaware of the ways in which travel is often inaccessible for POC. Dr. Kiona presents the information in a clear, simple way while still hitting home and highlighting key points. Would highly recommend!

Dr. Kiona’s IG/Paterson accounts are some of my favorites. She’s educational in a voice that resonates with myself and others. I’m thrilled to support her on this new venture. I’ve already sent her podcast to multiple people. Love that the length is concise but impactful. Thank you, Dr. Kiona!

Funny to hear her actual voice instead of just reading ig captions 🤣 would have liked it longer, but short And concise is good too. Thanks for working so hard to make this 🥰

Awesome! I love the length!

Dr. Kiona’s incredible blog and IG account translates so well to a podcast. Informative, clear, and accessible. And fun to listen to!!

Short and to the point ! I’m loving it! Im already a fan of Dr. Kiona’s work, so I’m excited it’s here in podcast form. Will be recommending this to all my friends, and can’t wait for more

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I was so excited to see that Dr. Kiona was starting a podcast! The first episode was great and the content extremely insightful, well researched, and leaves you thinking about a lot. I also love that it’s shorter than a lot of other podcasts. I can’t wait for the other episodes to drop!