Durban: South Africa’s Warm Coast and the Zulu Kingdom
If Cape Town is South Africa’s drama and Johannesburg is its engine, Durban is its warm heart. This is the country’s beach city, where the Indian Ocean stays warm enough to swim year-round, the largest Zulu population calls the land home, and a deep Indian-African culture has created some of the best food on the […]
Egypt Is African: The History We Were Never Taught
Somewhere along the way, we were handed a version of Egypt with the continent cut off. It showed up in the textbooks filed under “ancient Mediterranean” or “the Middle East,” its people pictured as anything but African, its achievements floated free of the land they grew from. A whole civilization, quietly lifted off the map […]
Ghana, the Front Door of the Return: What to Know Before You Go
For a lot of us, Ghana is not where the trip starts. It is where the return does. This is the country that looked at the diaspora and said, plainly, come home, and then built an entire welcome around the words. It is where many Black women take their very first steps on the continent, […]
Beach, Safari, or History: Picking the Right African Destination for You
You do not have to see all of Africa in one trip. In fact, the surest way to fall in love with your first one is to stop trying to. The women who come home glowing are not the ones who crammed in the most. They are the ones who chose the place that matched […]
The Passport Mistake That Gets Travelers Turned Away at the Gate
Picture it. You have planned the trip for months. You are at the airport, bags checked in your head a hundred times, ticket in hand, passport in your bag. And the agent at the counter slides your passport back across and says you cannot board. It happens more often than you would think, to people […]
The Best Wagyu Teppanyaki in Tokyo: Inside Yebisu at The Westin Tokyo
There are meals you eat, and then there are meals that change the way you think about food entirely. A world-class Wagyu teppanyaki dinner in Tokyo is the latter. It is the kind of experience that makes you close your eyes mid-bite, set your fork down, and wonder why you ever settled for anything less. […]
The Zanzibar Brief: What to Know Before Your Indian Ocean Escape
Zanzibar is one of those places that looks exactly like the photos. The water is that blue, the sand is that white, and the spice markets are that fragrant. But knowing a few things before you arrive will make the difference between a beautiful trip and a genuinely transformative one. Here are five. The Beach […]
Skytrains, Longtail Boats and Tuk Tuks Oh My!: The Best Ways to Explore Thailand’s Wonders!
Hey there, fellow adventurer! Are you ready to discover the enchanting beauty of Thailand without breaking the bank? Look no further than Thailand’s iconic modes of transportation: the Skytrain, Longtail Boat and the Tuk Tuk. In this guide, we’ll dive into what these unique vehicles are, how tourists can benefit from them, and how they […]
Seas the Day: Insider Tips for The First Things You Should Do Before You Set Sail!
Hey Sis, So, you’re ready to set sail on your first cruise adventure? Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, relaxation, and endless opportunities for fun! If you choose a cruiseline like Virgin Voyages, girl you are in for a treat! Virgin Voyages offers a plethora of options, but before you board that […]
Black Girl Magic Abroad: From Tourist to Resident, The Inspiring Journey of Black Women Making Cartagena Their Home
Hey Sis, Have you ever visited a place that felt like home from the moment you set foot on its soil? For many Black women, Cartagena, Colombia, is that place. What starts as a vacation often turns into a life-changing decision to relocate and call this vibrant city home. Let’s delve into the emotional and […]
