Diary of a Traveling Black Woman: A Guide to International Travel

05/29/2026

Listen… Seattle might be one of the most unexpectedly peaceful solo trips I’ve taken in a while. Between the waterfront views, coffee shops, fresh seafood, museums, and just being able to move around the city at my own pace… it ended up being the kind of reset I didn’t realize I needed.

A lot of people want to solo travel but feel overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start. So I put together my full 4-day Seattle itinerary with 10 adventures that felt fun, safe, easy to navigate, and still exciting!

If you’ve been craving a trip but don’t necessarily want a long international flight right now, Seattle might need to be on your list.

Read the full blog here:
https://www.travelingblackwomen.com/solo-in-seattle-4-days-10-adventures/

05/28/2026

A real conversation about solo female travel, cultural customs abroad, and why respecting local norms while traveling internationally is not always “respectability politics.” Reflections from a Black woman traveling full-time through Latin America and beyond.

05/27/2026

The Traveling Black Women newsletter is more than trip inspiration. It’s a travel resource for Black women who want to explore the world with more confidence, clarity, and community.

Inside, we share destination ideas, practical travel tips, first-hand experiences, travel news, budgeting insights, group trips, guides, soft adventure recommendations, and honest conversations about what travel actually looks and feels like for us while navigating the world as Black women.

If you’re looking for a travel space that blends inspiration with real resources and relatable experiences, this is for you.

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05/26/2026

Black travelers are spending billions globally… and whether people realize it or not, that absolutely impacts how destinations market themselves, who gets represented, what experiences get created, and even how implicit biases start to shift over time.

I really enjoyed chatting with Ja'Vonne Harley on Culturati to talk about the economic power of Black travelers and the ways our presence continues shaping the travel industry worldwide.

This conversation goes beyond “where to go.” We get into visibility, representation, tourism boards, spending power, and what happens when Black travelers are no longer ignored in global travel spaces.

Tap in and join the conversation!!

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This week on Traveling Culturati, we’re diving into the power, purpose, and perspective behind how we move through the world. Dr. Nadine C. Duncan joins the conversation to explore the economic impact of Black travelers and how our presence shapes destinations globally. She also unpacks the deeper...

05/25/2026

A lot of people talk about traveling abroad. But living abroad? Working abroad? Building a life abroad as a Black woman? That’s a completely different conversation… and one we don’t hear often enough.

In this episode of the The Traveling Black Women Network podcast, we sit down with educator and author Tori McNealy to talk about her experience teaching abroad in places like Abu Dhabi and Nigeria, how it changed her perspective, and why more Black women should know these opportunities exist.

One thing I really appreciated about this conversation is that it goes beyond “pretty travel moments.” We talk about work-life balance, burnout, cultural immersion, adapting to new environments, and what it really looks like to build community abroad.

We also discuss her book Teaching Abroad: From Abu Dhabi to Abuja, part of our Diary of a Traveling Black Woman: A Guide to International Travel collection.

For the educators, professionals, and curious travelers who have ever wondered, “Could I really do something like this?” … this episode is definitely for you.

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Podcast Episode · The Traveling Black Women Podcast · May 15, 2025 · 56m

05/23/2026

Trying to plan a trip and tired of bouncing between articles, TikToks, and “top 10 things to do” lists that don’t really tell you what the experience is actually like for Black Woman?

That’s exactly why we created the Diary of a Traveling Black Woman: A Guide to International Travel series — travel resources created by Black women, for Black women.

These guides are designed to help you plan smarter and travel with more confidence through real first-hand experiences from women navigating the world while looking like you. From the exciting moments to the “wish I knew this before I landed” moments, the goal is to help you feel more prepared before your next trip.

Whether you’re dreaming about Spain, Morocco, South Africa, Guatemala, Dubai, or somewhere completely new, there’s a good chance we’ve got a resource to help you get started.

Go ahead and grab a guide for your next vacation, soft adventure, or international experience:

Travel Guides - The Diary of a Traveling Black Woman Travel Guide Collection centers the unique travel experiences of Black women.

05/22/2026

The school year is wrapping up, have you given any thought to teaching abroad next semester???

From Abu Dhabi to Abuja

05/21/2026

If you've ever asked yourself this as a traveling Black woman.... take a listen and let's chat!

The question that started it all.... In the Season 4 premiere of The Traveling Black Women Podcast, Dr. Nadine C. Duncan takes us back to the very beginning, sharing the powerful story of why she founded the Traveling Black Women Network. From addressing the lack of representation in travel to creat...

05/20/2026

There’s something powerful about Black women telling our own travel stories in our own words.

That’s why we’re excited about Kamryn Kinlow’s upcoming book release, Sol Search: A Journey Through Spain, the newest addition to our Diary of a Traveling Black Woman: A Guide to International Travel collection from The Traveling Black Women Network.

In our this podcast episode, Kamryn shares her experience volunteering abroad in Spain and opens up about cultural immersion, identity, homesickness, growth, and what happens when you push yourself beyond what’s familiar.

These stories matter because they become more than memories. They become real resources for Black women who are considering volunteering abroad, teaching abroad, or simply exploring the world more intentionally.

If volunteering abroad has been on your mind, grab a copy of Kamryn’s guide and tune into the episode.

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05/20/2026

Is Tunisia on your list yet? It's definitely on of those off-the-beaten path locations that require a knowledgeable guide! I visited Tunisia twice in collaboration with Sawa Taste of Tunisia in 2024 and I am itching to go back. I had the most amazing

If Tunisia is on your radar, let us help you plan it. Check out our itinerary and send us a message to get started!

Dive into the tantalizing world of Tunisian cuisine! Join me as I share my firsthand experience exploring Tunisia's rich gastronomic landscape with Sawa Taste of Tunisia.

05/19/2026

Don’t cancel your travel plans, rework them! ✈️

That’s the energy behind this week’s newsletter.

With airline changes, rising fees, cruise ship outbreaks, and all the uncertainty around travel lately, a lot of people are still choosing to get away… they’re just doing it more strategically now.

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