Beyond the Resort: Rediscovering Caribbean History and Community

In this episode of Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris interviews travel journalist and TV host Natalie Preddie to explore Caribbean history beyond the typical resort experience. They delve into the rich heritage and family genealogy of the islands, uncovering stories shaped by colonialism and community resilience. Explore how community-led tourism offers travelers a meaningful connection to Caribbean culture and history. This conversation highlights sustainable travel, the positive local economic impact, and why understanding historical legacies is essential for connecting deeply with the Caribbean's people and places. BIO Natalie Preddie is of mixed race, award-winning Canadian travel journalist, author and BIPOC advocate with bylines in international publications including Globe &amp; Mail, Travel &amp; Leisure and The Washington Post. I have co-authored two travel books: Dance Adventures &amp; Lonely Planet's Epic Runs of North America. I share travel tips with national television audiences on and am the host of NEW travel series, GET LOST with Natalie Preddie. I am the mother of three beautiful little boys who love to explore the world with me. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn551tLMv0c_OtVf19jjuCA Follow my travel adventures: IG: @ _nattyp FB: AdventuresOfNattyP Links Beyond The Resortbeyondtheresort.tv Natty P Onlinenattyponline.com Breakfast Televisionyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLoQK2ZSABo2_VKQKRuKGL_ktdedclt-En&amp;si=uQ6UKfTBi3lguzMZ _@NattyPtwitter.com/_NattyP @_nattypinstagram.com/_nattyp Substacknpreddie.substack.com      Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Book The Emotions of Researching your Family Tree: https://a.co/d/0jiaxXxi    Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: <a href='https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?