Who are we when we travel? About the Journey is a travel show about connecting more deeply to the places we visit, and in turn, ourselves.
In Season 4, travel journalist and Marriott Bonvoy member Oneika Raymond explores how mindful travel has the power to change us: to nurture us, our relationships, and even the world around us. We’ll travel to four destinations known to transform those who visit —and by the end of each episode, you’ll have a full day’s itinerary to kick start your own wellness journey.
Starting this season, Oneika also sits down to chat with some of the most experienced travelers on the planet about their favorite ways to travel for self discovery, plus insider tips and all the behind-the-scenes travel tea — to help you plan your next trip.
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Who are we when we travel? About the Journey is a travel show about connecting more deeply to the places we visit, and in turn, ourselves.
In Season 4, travel journalist and Marriott Bonvoy member Oneika Raymond explores how mindful travel has the power to change us: to nurture us, our relationships, and even the world around us. We’ll travel to four destinations known to transform those who visit —and by the end of each episode, you’ll have a full day’s itinerary to kick start your own wellness journey.
Starting this season, Oneika also sits down to chat with some of the most experienced travelers on the planet about their favorite ways to travel for self discovery, plus insider tips and all the behind-the-scenes travel tea — to help you plan your next trip.
South Central, Los Angeles: Find the Magic in South LA’s Everyday Moments with a Local Cycling Enthusiast
About the Journey
21 minutes 40 seconds
2 years ago
South Central, Los Angeles: Find the Magic in South LA’s Everyday Moments with a Local Cycling Enthusiast
Oneika Raymond dials into South Central, Los Angeles, where local cycling enthusiast Michelle Moro takes us for a tour in her beloved hometown. Born and raised in South Central, Michelle knows her neighborhood inside and out - but she still takes the time to explore like a traveler when she documents her bike rides on her TikTok, @miche1ada.
To showcase the past and present of historic South Central, Michelle hops on her glittery blue bike for a ride up South Central Avenue, one of the longest roads in the city. She begins the tour at the intersection of South Central and East Slauson Avenue, where she quickly points out the Snack Shack, a red and yellow stand that’s been serving burgers and fries since 1941.
Michelle’s first stop on the tour is the original site of the Dunbar Hotel, where jazz legends like Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington stayed when they performed next door at Club Alabam between the 1920’s and 1940’s. Today the hotel is a home for elderly community members, though its historic brick facade, lobby, and grand entryway have been preserved in recognition of the Dunbar’s significance to the neighborhood.
Michelle pays tribute to the rich history of the avenue before moving on to grab breakfast at Delicious at the Dunbar, a restaurant serving a mix of soul food and Mexican specialties. From there, she sets off on foot down Central Avenue to take in the community-informed murals being installed by South Central Arts as part of the Green Alleys Network.
While there, Michelle bumps into artist José Cruz and South Central Arts founder Will Flores, who share how the project is both inspired by and reflective of the community that call South Central home.
To end the day, Oneika and Michelle sit down to discuss the benefits of slowing down to really get to know a place and how local organizations are helping Los Angeles visitors and locals alike do just that.
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About the Journey
Who are we when we travel? About the Journey is a travel show about connecting more deeply to the places we visit, and in turn, ourselves.
In Season 4, travel journalist and Marriott Bonvoy member Oneika Raymond explores how mindful travel has the power to change us: to nurture us, our relationships, and even the world around us. We’ll travel to four destinations known to transform those who visit —and by the end of each episode, you’ll have a full day’s itinerary to kick start your own wellness journey.
Starting this season, Oneika also sits down to chat with some of the most experienced travelers on the planet about their favorite ways to travel for self discovery, plus insider tips and all the behind-the-scenes travel tea — to help you plan your next trip.
