{"podcast":{"title":"The Maverick Show: Global Travel Stories & Life Beyond Borders","slug":"the-maverick-show-global-travel-stories-life-beyond-borders-1151199","podcast_index_feed_id":1151199,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SUATE7000048523","website_url":"http://www.TheMaverickShow.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/844b21c0-2dc6-11ef-9de0-dfe2372c4db9/image/3c447fa8dfee0334d1a6e0c1ad09fa67.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Matt Bowles","episode_count":396,"summary":"The Maverick Show is a global travel podcast about what really happens when people cross borders and build lives across cultures. Hosted by full-time world traveler Matt Bowles, each episode features intimate, unfiltered conversations (often over a bottle of wine) exploring the human stories behind global travel and what the journey teaches us about the world and ourselves. Guests include expats, digital nomads, women and diaspora storytellers, worldschooling families, and human rights advocates, all sharing travel stories that are funny, moving, and deeply human. In addition to hearing about extraordinary places and the people who live there, you’ll learn what it’s really like to move abroad, build an expat life, or travel long-term, as guests open up about their personal journeys navigating culture, race, power, identity, and belonging in an unequal world. If you’ve ever felt that travel changes you in ways no one talks about, you’re in the right place. The Maverick Show hit the Top 100 on Apple Podcasts (including #1 in Places & Travel), was ranked in the Top 1% of podcasts globally by Listen Notes, and was named the #1 Digital Nomad Podcast and #1 Remote Work Podcast by Millio…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T10:17:52.756673+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-maverick-show-global-travel-stories-life-beyond-borders-1151199"},"episode":{"title":"392: Beyond the Pyramids: Nadine Arab on Egyptian Identity, Challenging Stereotypes & Travel as a Political Act","slug":"392-beyond-the-pyramids-nadine-arab-on-egyptian-identity-challenging-stereotypes-travel-as-a-political-act","published_at":"2026-06-08T15:47:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-maverick-show-global-travel-stories-life-beyond-borders-1151199/392-beyond-the-pyramids-nadine-arab-on-egyptian-identity-challenging-stereotypes-travel-as-a-political-act","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-maverick-show-global-travel-stories-life-beyond-borders-1151199","url":"https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/392-beyond-the-pyramids-nadine-arab-on-egyptian-identity-challenging-stereotypes-travel-as-a-political-act/","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/d71ecc/prefix.up.audio/s/traffic.megaphone.fm/SUATE7752237760.mp3","summary":"Hear how Nadine solo-travels the world as an Egyptian woman while showcasing a side of Egypt most visitors never see. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Egyptian travel writer and Curls en Route founder Nadine Arab shares her journey from growing up in Alexandria to becoming a full-time travel blogger and solo traveler exploring the world on her own terms. Nadine reflects on what she learned from solo travel in Egypt and abroad, and discusses how travel shaped her understanding of identity, culture, and belonging. She also explains why she is passionate about showcasing a side of Egypt that extends far beyond the pyramids and typical tourist attractions. Nadine then shares insights on traveling as an Egyptian woman, navigating the world on an Egyptian passport, building a travel business, and connecting with the Arab diaspora around the world. Finally, she explains why she believes travel and politics are deeply intertwined, including her advocacy for Palestinian liberation and global solidarity. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? 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