the black travel experience

THE BLACK TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
75 HOT
TRAVEL
RESOURCES TO
IGNITE YOUR
WANDERLUST
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THE BLACK TRAVEL EXPERIENCE:
75+ HOT TRAVEL RESOURCES TO IGNITE YOUR WANDERLUST
In 1936, Victor Green published the first edition of his book, The Negro Motorist Green Book (renamed The Negro
Travelers’ Green Book in the 1950s), a travel friendly guide for African-Americans travelers throughout the U.S.,
Bermuda and parts of Mexico and Canada.
Since those days, travel for African Americans has grown exponentially, but the need for culturally relevant and
inclusive travel resources remains vital. This millennium presents a host of travel experts, bloggers, vloggers,
and online resources--all helping the African American traveler create the ideal vacation or travel experience.
I hope you find this specially curated list of African American travel connoisseurs and resources a valuable
resource as you develop your wanderlust1.
“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer” Anonymous
Blogs-r-us
Absolute Travel Addict: Travel consultant helps travel minded entrepreneurs and 9 -5 women
design the way they will move through the world ( http://absolutetraveladdict.com)
African American- Latino World: Afro-Latino travel blogger (http://ahorasecreto.blogspot.com)
American Black Chick in London: A little expat, travel and personal blog rolled into one
(http://americanblackchickinlondon.blogspot.com)
A View to a Thrill: Travel and lifestyle blog focusing on creating experiences (http://aviewtoathrill.net)
Aviation Queen: Aviation and Journalism blog (http://www.aviationqueen.com)
Black Adventuristas: Supporting the well-being of Black women by connecting them to each other &
adventure experiences in their local communities & beyond (http://blackadventuristas.tumblr.com)
Black Travel Snob: Celebrating the global pursuits of urban millennial travelers (http://blacktravelsnob.com)
Brooklyn Travel Addict: Storyteller from Brooklyn with an unhealthy obsession with food and an even bigger
appetite for travel (http://brooklyntraveladdict.com)
Brown Girls Fly: Travel site celebrating women of color who wanderlust (http://www.browngirlsfly.com)
Can’t Stay Put: Self-described Inspirational Explorer, a visual story teller, and travel personality
(http://cantstayput.com)
Catch me if you Can: Self-described Afropolitan chronicles her travels and the people she meets along the
way (http://www.thecatchmeifyoucan.com)
Echos Journey: Traveling blog of a family on a budget (http://echosjourneys.blogspot.com)
It is our goal to include the most relevant resources on the internet. If we missed any, please email us so we can be as
updated and comprehensive as possible.
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Earth Warrior: Environmentalist or “earth warrior” dedicated to advocating for the planet
(http://earthwarrior.tumblr.com)
Fly Brother: Brother who tackles international travel in unabridged, unapologetic, full and complete color
(http://www.flybrother.net)
Gay Black Travel: Travel news and tips for LGBT People of Color (http://www.gayblacktravel.com)
Girl Unstoppable: San Francisco based travel blogger (http://girlunstoppable.com)
Grannie on Safari: Grandmothers explore the world and help young women
(http://www.granniesonsafari.com)
Global Kiratiana: Journalist & Explorer based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (http://globalkiratiana.com)
Globe Trotting Mama: Award winning freelance travel writer, wife and mother who travels with family
(http://globetrottingmama.com)
I’m Black and I Travel: Expat living in Ghana, this solo Black woman organizes safaris for women of color
(http://imblacknitravel.com)
Jay Travel: Male travel blogger helping travelers navigate the world (http://www.jaytravels.net)
Jet Set Sarah: Shopping and travel editor and writer (http://www.jetsetsarah.com)
Geo Traveler’s Niche: Based in Sweden exploring culture through food, tradition, and lifestyles
(http://www.lolaakinmade.com)
Minority Nomad: World Traveler on a quest to become the first African American to visit every country in
the world (http://minoritynomad.com)
Nomadness TV: An urban travel lifestyle brand representing under represented demographic in mainstream
travel (http://www.nomadnesstv.com)
Oneika Traveller: Canadian serial expat and travel junkie (http://www.oneikathetraveller.com)
Outdoor Afro: Where Black people and nature meet (http://www.outdoorafro.com/blog)
Outdoorsy Diva: Blogging adventures about the outdoors (http://outdoorsydiva.com)
Pathfinders Travel: Travel magazine for people of color (http://pathfinderstravel.com)
Parlour Magazine: Finer Travel Inspiration, Style + News by & for Black Women (@parlourmagazine)
QuirkyBrownLove: For the quirky, conscious and romantic soul (http://quirkybrownlove.com)
Soul Society 101: The premiere travel, food and culture blog curated for Young Black Professionals
(http://www.soulsociety101.com)
The Wanderlust Project: Travel writer currently living in Vietnam (http://thewanderlustproject.com)
Travelista TV: TV hosts jet set around the world in search of the good life-adventure, culture, cuisine, music,
parties, and star-studded events (http://www.travelista.tv)
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Traveller’s Bazaar: American architectural designer who is passionate about luxury travel and design
(http://www.travellersbazaar.com)
Travel Noire: A digital publishing platform that creates tools and resources for millenniums
(http://travelnoire.com)
Try Anything Once: Exploring food, continents and travel (http://www.tryanythingonceblog.com)
U Go Gurl: Extensive web resources of the African American travel world (http://www.ugogurl.com)
Get your Group on
African American Family Reunion Institute and Conference: Resources for family reunions
(http://www.temple.edu/fri/familyreunion/organize.html)
African American Travelers: Provides an affordable and unique international travel experience catered to
African Americans (http://www.africanamericantravelers.com)
Black Boaters and Friends: Black boaters travel club (http://www.blackboatersandfriends.com)
Black Cruise Travel: Black cruises (http://blackcruisetravel.com)
Black Girl Travel: Extraordinary travel tours for extraordinary women (http://blackgirltravel.com)
Black Men and Women Meetup: Meet up travel group in DMV area for individuals who are interested in
stepping "Off the Beaten Path" for a world of exploration (http://www.meetup.com/BlackMenAndWomen)
Black Ski Inc.: Black ski group (http://www.blackskiinc.org)
Bucket List Travel for People of Color Meetup: Meet up travel group in NY area for bucket list travel
experience (http://www.meetup.com/Bucket-list-Travel-for-people-of-color)
Festival at Sea: Black cruises (http://www.festivalatsea.com)
Literary Sisters Black literary travel club: (http://www.literarysisters.com/travel_events)
Mobile Mamas Crew: Single Black women’s travel club (http://mobilemamascrew.wix.com/mmcrew)
National Brotherhood of Skiers: (http://www.nbs.org)
Nomadness Travel Tribe: Afrocentric millenniums travel group (http://www.nomadnesstv.com)
Onyx Universal Travel Club Meetup: Travel group bringing Black vacationers together to see the world
(http://www.meetup.com/Onyx-Universal-Travel-Club)
Outdoor Afro: Where Black People and Nature Meet (http://www.outdoorafro.com)
Soul at Sea: Afrocentric Cruises (http://www.soulatsea.com)
The National African American RV'ers Association Inc.: Black RV owners travel club
(http://www.naarva.com)
The National Association of Black Scuba Divers: (http://www.nabsdivers.org)
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Travel to do Good: Volunteer, Mission and Educational Travel and Vacations (http://traveltodogood.com)
Urban Jetsetters Triangle Meetup: Travel group in NC area for urban professionals and travel enthusiasts
(http://www.meetup.com/Urban-JetSetters-Triangle)
Vacation Retreats Meetup: Meet up travel group for women interested in transformational travel
(http://www.meetup.com/vacationretreats)
Young Blacks who Travel Meetup: Meet up travel group for international travel
(http://www.meetup.com/Young-Blacks-Who-Travel-20s-and-30s)
Guide me
African American Journeys: Travel website that specializes in international Afrocentric and spiritual tours
(www.africanamericanjourneys.com)
African American Golfers Digest: Black golfing resource (http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com)
African Americans Inns and B& B’s: Directory of African American Inns and B&B
(http://www.africanamericaninns.com)
African Diaspora Tourism: African Diaspora Tourism is an online magazine dedicated to exploring the
culture, heritage, places and influences of people of African descent (http://africandiasporatourism.com)
Afro Latino Travel: Premier travel and culture resource of the African Diaspora in
Latin America and the Caribbean (http://www.afrolatinotravel.com)
Black Beach Week: Resources related to Black beach events (www.blackbeachweek.com)
Black People Travel: Site dedicated to serving and catering to our community’s travel needs
(http://www.blackpeopletravel.net)
Black Tokyo: Black Tokyo, Japan resource (http://www.blacktokyo.com)
Black Travel Writers: International Association of Black Travel Writers: Leading Organization of Professional
Travel Journalists of Color (https://blacktravelwriters.wordpress.com/members)
Carnaval: List of carnivals worldwide (http://www.carnaval.com/main.htm)
Diaspora Africa: African tours (http://www.diasporaafrica.com)
Discover Paris: Personalized Itineraries for Independent Black Travelers in Paris (www.discoverparis.net)
Las Vegas: Black Las Vegas (http://www.lasvegassoul.com)
National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers: (http://www.nabhood.net/home).
National Park Service Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement: Civil Rights and Heritage Resources and
Tours (https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/civilrights/)
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Pathfinders Travel: Travel magazine (http://pathfinderstravel.com/)
Soul of America: Black travel guide in the US (http://www.soulofamerica.com)
Taste Makers Africa: Definitive guide for people who want to travel Africa and skip the mediocre
(https://tastemakersafrica.com/)
Travel Sense: List of African American Travel Agencies
(http://www.travelsense.org/destinations/travelspecialists/travelspecdisp.cfm?specialty=MAFRI)
Up in the Air Life: Upscale Travel Company dedicated to social adventures (http://www.upintheairlife.com)
ABOUT ME
I am a heart centered entrepreneur and lawyer. I am passionate about travel and its ability to transform lives by
introducing people to the vastness, beauty and richness of the world.
As part of my soul centered lifestyle, I regularly attend meditation and wellness retreats and find that people of
color are often underrepresented. These retreats have been such a gift to me and I am on a mission to share
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for people of color who need to disconnect from their hectic lives and reconnect with their authentic selves so
they will return home feeling rejuvenated and transformed. They will also learn tools and techniques to
empower them to live healthier, more self-aware and centered lives.
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