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Real trip reports, honest takes, and all the details that actually matter when you're a Black traveler figuring out a new city.

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International Β· Africa

January 2025  Β·  Nairobi, Kenya

What Nobody Tells You About Traveling to Nairobi as a Black American

I expected to feel like a tourist. What I didn't expect was how quickly I felt like I was somewhere I'd always been allowed to exist fully.

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International Β· Europe

November 2024  Β·  Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon on $120 a Day: A Real Budget Breakdown for Black Travelers

The Airbnb neighborhoods they don't put in the guides, the tiles, the pastΓ©is de nata, and whether the hype is real.

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Domestic Β· South

August 2024  Β·  New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Through Black Eyes: Culture, Food, and Why You Need to Go

NOLA doesn't just welcome Black travelers β€” it was built by us. Here's how to honor that while having the time of your life.

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International Β· Caribbean

June 2024  Β·  Montego Bay, Jamaica

Jamaica Beyond the Resort: What Happens When You Actually Leave the Gate

The resort was beautiful. The real Jamaica β€” the Scotchies jerk chicken, the cliff jumping, the locals who took us in β€” was better.

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Domestic Β· Southeast

March 2024  Β·  Atlanta, GA

The Black Traveler's Guide to Atlanta: Where to Eat, Stay, and Feel at Home

Atlanta is a city built on Black excellence and you can feel it on every block. Here's exactly where to find it.

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Tips & Guides

February 2024  Β·  Travel Tips

How I Book International Flights for Under $500 β€” Every Single Time

Alert tools, flexible dates, the positioning flight trick, and every other hack I actually use. No fluff, just what works.

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