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May 26, 2020
Solo traveling is pure bliss. If you’re new to the idea, this may sound uncomfortable and a bit risky, especially during these times. Imagine, however, planning a trip to your favorite destination according to your own schedule, budget, and interests without having to string your family or friends along. No disappointment, no restrictions, no boundaries! Just you, ready to experience nature, sites, and the world at its finest. What …
March 17, 2020
Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms, The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me. I walk into a room Just as cool as you please, And to a man, The fellows stand …
March 10, 2020
Who is Megan Thee Stallion? If you’ve never heard of Megan Thee Stallion, then where have you been the past year??! She is a hottie with a body and vibranium knees. Translation: She is a rapper from Houston, who has taken the world by storm with her hits “Hot Girl Summer,” “Ride or Die.,” and many more. I warn you though, her lyrics are rated F for Fiyah, and …
February 4, 2020
The day of your trip comes and you’re waiting at the gate full of wonder and butterflies. The nervousness of the moment is making your legs shake and your palms clammy. You’re finally going solo and you’re anxious and certainly second-guessing yourself. “I can’t seem to do it.” “Who do I laugh with?” “Make memories with?” “WHO’S GOING TO TAKE ALL MY PICS?!!” You’re questioning how you are going …
January 14, 2020
Is this you? One day you put a message in the group text that says, “Hey, we should take a trip together!” Your group of friends that you’ve known for yearsss are all for it and begin to throw out possible destinations. They get enthusiastic about the places y’all could visit and how fun it would be to go together. Miami! Bali! Jamaica! Paris! Or, Barcelona! And, finally, y’all …
January 7, 2020
After the release of my book “Studying Abroad for Black Women,” I began promoting it on listservs and forums catered to professionals in the international education field. An email appeared in my inbox within an hour of posting. Ermida Koduah introduced herself as the founder of Being Black In, “an online blogging platform that encourages black travel and gives black people a space to reflect on travel experiences.” As I …
October 29, 2019
In honor of, well, black women, I’ve put together a playlist of the most inspiring songs to get black women to study abroad. These inspiring songs serve as an anthem for not only deciding to go abroad but also how to manage certain sticky and unpleasant moments. *cough* Like people touching our hair. Mmhmm… And, this is an extra celebration because of the holidays. Whether you celebrate America’s birthday, …
August 28, 2019
The FIRST Black Woman to Travel to Every Country Woni Spotts. In the harmonizing voices of Destiny’s Child, “Say her name, Say her name.” Now, before you belt out the lyrics and pose dramatically around your living room, let me tell you why you should know Woni Spott’s name. Woni Spotts IS the first black woman to travel to every country. She came forward humbly and quietly in April …
August 20, 2019
Pssst…It’s my 10-year travel journey Anniversary. It’s exactly 10 years ago today that I began one of the hardest trips I ever encountered. See why below. Just think of going on your first, second or twentieth trip abroad as coming into your superpowers. You can’t see the habits you pick up, but you feel differently once you have gone through your experience. Habits aren’t easy to see or grasp. …
May 12, 2019
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