Queer and Far

In this episode of Queer & Far, Sharmane shares their personal experiences as a Black-Japanese, Brown-presenting American living abroad in a Brown country, Mexico. Discover the surprising contrast of being treated with first-class American citizenship while not receiving the same treatment back in their home country. Delve into the complexities of identity, where cultural and racial background intersects with their American citizenship. Gain insights into the disparities between Sharmane's experiences abroad and the struggles faced as by Black/Brown Americans in the United States. From embracing the unexpected to reflecting on the impact of cross-cultural experiences, this episode sparks a thought-provoking exploration of identity, privilege, and the fight for racial justice. Join the conversation as we navigate the nuances of being a Black/Brown American living abroad and how it shapes our perspectives. Subscribe to Queer & Far for more inspiring episodes that celebrate diverse experiences and promote cultural exchange.

If you are interested in some resources about living abroad, traveling, and American privilege abroad.

Introduction:

Welcome back to the Queer & Far channel! In this episode, we dive into the adventures of Sharmane Fury, aka Maney, as they share their experiences and challenges with finding and renting a home while living abroad. From language barriers to cultural nuances, join us as we explore the realities of searching for a sanctuary away from their home country.

Summary:

In this episode of Queer & Far, Maney takes us on their journey of finding a place to call home while living abroad. They discuss their previous difficulties with housing in various cities in the U.S., recounting stressful experiences with landlords and challenging neighborhoods. Moving to their current location in Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico, Sharmane highlights the importance of partnering up with a recommended local to help navigate the process. With the guidance of a licensed real estate agent, they successfully secure a new house in a suburb of Mérida.

Shae & Sharmane discuss the intricacies of rental and lease agreements in Mexico. Maney shares their concerns about their responsibilities as a foreigner signing a lease and shares the comfort of having the help of a translator in the room. They discuss the penalties of early termination and the return of the deposit, highlighting the differences from the lease signing process in the United States. Not to mention navigating the challenges of setting up utilities and services when you don't speak the language.

Join Sharmane and Shae on the Queer & Far channel as we explore the highs and lows of living abroad and the rollercoaster of home rental experiences. Gain valuable insights into the challenges faced when searching for the perfect sanctuary away from the U.S. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and share your own international housing stories in the comments below!

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Queer & Far, a travel podcast from a couple of Queer Femmes, providing tips and resources to travel safely while Black/Brown, Queer, Disabled or from any marginalized group and intersections in-between. Hosted by Sharmane Fury aka daBlasianBlerd and Shae Nahnigans. We will be sharing travel advice and resources for #TravelingWhileQueer #TravelingWhileDisabled #TravelingWhileBIPOC #TravelingWhileFemme as well as charting our journey towards moving abroad. 

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Hosted by: Sharmane Fury and Shae Nahnigans  Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury   Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz" 

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This week Shae and Sharmane talk about Shae & Jeff's adventure returning back to the U.S. from Mexico and Sharmane's house hunt in Mérida.

* * *  Queer & Far, a travel podcast from a couple of Queer Femmes, providing tips and resources to travel safely while Black/Brown, Queer, Disabled or from any marginalized group and intersections in-between. Hosted by Sharmane Fury aka daBlasianBlerd and Shae Nahnigans. We will be sharing travel advice and resources for #TravelingWhileQueer #TravelingWhileDisabled #TravelingWhileBIPOC #TravelingWhileFemme as well as charting our journey towards moving abroad. 

* * *  Hosted by: Sharmane Fury and Shae Nahnigans  Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury   Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz" 

In this episode of Queer & Far, Maney y Shae are joined by Shae's esposo, Jeff aka Sharmane's Hermano Blanco and we share some observations of living in Mérida.

* * *  Queer & Far, a travel podcast from a couple of Queer Femmes, providing tips and resources to travel safely while Black/Brown, Queer, Disabled or from any marginalized group and intersections in-between. Hosted by Sharmane Fury aka daBlasianBlerd and Shae Nahnigans. We will be sharing travel advice and resources for #TravelingWhileQueer #TravelingWhileDisabled #TravelingWhileBIPOC #TravelingWhileFemme as well as charting our journey towards moving abroad. 

* * *  Hosted by: Sharmane Fury and Shae Nahnigans  Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury   Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz" 

In this episode of Queer & Far, friend, comedian, and fellow podcaster Javann Jones from the Frown Town Podcast discusses their experience living and working in Korea while Black. Javann highlights the opportunity to broaden one's perspectives and challenge the American narrative while living abroad. They mention the importance of experiencing criticism of America from other countries and the value of being in a city like Seoul for access to amenities and services. Javann talks about his positive work-life balance, the convenience of living near their school, and the ability to travel easily within Korea. He also touches on cultural encounters as a minority, acknowledging that curiosity and lack of exposure may lead to unusual encounters but not taking offense to them. Javann's experience in Korea has been enriching and eye-opening, providing him with a unique perspective on culture, capitalism, and education that we are excited to share with you all. Full disclosure, Sharmane didn't hit record at first and missed out on a good 25 minutes of talk time that we had to recreate BUT it was lovely talking to J and gave us a lot of insight of what to look for when teaching English in Korea.

First episode of 2023! We are closing in on our upcoming move to Mérida, Mexico and we decide to share a couple of random Queer & Disabled Facts about Mexico, including one escándalo from 1901, El baile de los 41.

60 Days til Mexico (from date of recording)

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Back from a couple rounds with the sick! We have finally figured out our move date to Mexico (for Sharmane anyway) and a review of the San Diego Wild Animal Park from Sharmane's November trip.

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A travel podcast from a couple of Queer Femmes. Hosted by Sharmane Fury aka daBlasianBlerd and Shae Nahnigans.

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Hosted by: Sharmane Fury and Shae Nahnigans

Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury 

Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz"

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This week, we discuss the need for Universal Accessibility (in general) but specifically in travel with our first guest, TIk Toker, Quadzilla aka Lindsey.

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A travel podcast from a couple of Queer Femmes. Hosted by Sharmane Fury aka daBlasianBlerd and Shae Nahnigans.

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Hosted by: Sharmane Fury and Shae Nahnigans

Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury 

Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz"

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This week, Shae Nahnigans and Sharmane Fury are responding to questions about how we make sound and thoughtful decolonized decisions when deciding where to travel and/or move to around the world.

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A travel podcast from a couple of Queer Femmes. Hosted by Sharmane Fury aka daBlasianBlerd and Shae Nahnigans.

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Hosted by: Sharmane Fury and Shae Nahnigans

Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury 

Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz"

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On this fourth episode of Queer & Far, Sharmane recounts her 3 Conferences, in 3 States, in 3 Weeks trip that too them from Texas to California to Georgia.

Podcast Movement - Dallas, Texas

ClexaCon - Anaheim, California

DragonCon - Atlanta, Georgia

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A travel podcast from a couple of Queer Femmes. Hosted by Sharmane Fury aka daBlasianBlerd and Shae Nahnigans.

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Hosted by: Sharmane Fury and Shae Nahnigans

Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury 

Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz"

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On this third episode of Queer & Far, we talk about researching what countries are safer for queer folks to visit or live in. Shae Nahnigan shares information about the safest countries for LGBTQ folks to visit or live via

https://www.asherfergusson.com/lgbtq-travel-safety/

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A travel podcast from a couple of Queer Femmes. Hosted by Sharmane Fury aka daBlasianBlerd and Shae Nahnigans.

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Hosted by: Sharmane Fury and Shae Nahnigans

Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury 

Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz"

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On this second episode, we discuss what makes "someday" turn into "now!" Many people fantasize about moving abroad but never do it, or allow things to derail the journey, on this episode we talk about why we are finally making moves to leave the country after talking about it for so many years.

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Queer & Far, the podcast for marginalized travelers seeking inspiration, guidance, and the safety of community. Through engaging conversations and storytelling, Queer & Far explores a wide range of topics including living abroad and navigating the challenges of traveling while Black, Brown, queer, disabled, or any intersection in-between. We dive into the intersections of identity and travel, creating a safe space for marginalized voices to be heard and celebrated. Hosted by Sharmane Fury aka daBlasianBlerd and Shae Nahnigans. We will be sharing travel advice and resources for #TravelingWhileQueer as well as charting our journey towards moving abroad.

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Hosted by: Sharmane Fury and Shae Nahnigans

Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury

Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz"

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Welcome to the first episode of Queer & Far, a travel podcast from a couple of Queer Femmes, providing tips and resources to travel safely while Black/Brown, Queer, Disabled or from any marginalized group and intersections in-between. Hosted by Sharmane Fury aka daBlasianBlerd and Shae Nahnigans. We will be sharing travel advice and resources for #TravelingWhileQueer as well as charting our journey towards moving abroad.