When you’re going on a trip, it’s important to be prepared. What’s the weather like where you’re going? How much money do you need? Do you have the right currency? Unfortunately, black women have to ask one more question: Will the people there be racist?

There’s nothing worse than having a stranger’s stares or rude comments drag you back to earth when you’re trying to explore a new country.

Unfortunately, the sad reality is that Africans and African-Americans are considered “exotic” in many parts of the world. Sometimes this is a good thing, but sometimes it can be very, very draining.

So what do you do when you encounter racism abroad?

Going to the Caribbean can be quite an adventure. That said, getting everything ready for the journey can be quite stressful, and the last thing you want is to forget those all important items… Bug spray anybody?

You’d be surprised by how much stress you’ll avoid if you know exactly what you need to bring long in advance. And with that in mind, we’ve compiled the ultimate checklist for when traveling to the Caribbean! Double check to make sure you add any additional things you’ll personally need, and if we missed anything let us know in the comments.

In the recent years, many Americans have considered permanently moving to another country. The reasons for moving may differ from one person to another, but the common goal is to find a suitable place to live, other than the States.

This isn’t an easy decision to make. So, the question remains; should you move out of America? And if you do, where are the best places to move to? Let’s find out.

There are plenty of festivals around the world today, too many for any one person to feel like they’ve even made a dent! But if you’re looking for something different to attend, maybe while traveling in a country you haven’t been to before, perhaps you should check out this list of what we think are the top global African-centric festivals.

All of these festivals in some way celebrate African culture, whether through music, art, speakers or even location.

Ever think about quitting your job, packing your life up and leaving everything behind? A lot of people think about it and a lot of people actually do it. When leaving your country of origin, it can be difficult deciding on where you want to move to.

While there are many different options for expatriates, we have come up with the top 10 places. Whether leaving home is just a passing thought or a serious consideration, check out our list for some inspiration.

Going to Nassau in the Bahamas on vacation? While there are some top Bahamas resorts, most likely you won’t want to spend all your time in these hotels.

After spending countless hours working and taking care of business, there’s nothing like being able to get some time off for some much needed self-care. We all want to escape the daily life sometimes and go on a relaxing, fun vacation.

Maintaining a relationship while traveling can be quite the challenge for many couples. You start to miss each other almost immediately after parting ways and you have to adjust to not being together for a period of time.

Sometimes traveling often can cause a great deal of strain in relationships, whether it’s for business, or you genuinely want to explore the world and they don’t.

Whatever the case, in this article we provide tips on keeping your relationship happy and healthy while still being able to enjoy traveling. Check them out below!

If you’ve ever heard that Black women don’t travel, you’re not alone. We don’t like to travel, they say. Traveling is not “our thing”, they say. But the truth is, they couldn’t be more wrong!

These six Black female travelers are traversing the globe, one country at a time, and documenting it all on Instagram. Read their stories, follow them, and you, too, may be inspired to go!

Africa is a wonderful continent that’s often overlooked as a place to take your next vacation. Many instead opt to take a Caribbean vacation. Unfortunately, there’s a common belief that Africa is plagued by diseases, famine, war and poverty. In reality though, this is not entirely true.

There are some amazing countries in Africa that will do wonders for broadening your horizons and adding some wonderful snaps to your travel diary. Today we’re going to show you some of these countries.

Solo traveling has become one of the most liberating things I’ve ever experienced. At first, I was absolutely terrified to go out into the world. I wasn’t scared because I would be going alone. I wasn’t scared because I am a woman. I was scared because I wasn’t sure how people in different parts of the world would receive me as a Black woman. I didn’t always intend to travel solo, but then I realized that it was a matter of going alone or not going at all.

Imagine you want to use your vacation time and go on a group trip with your friends. You gather them, get a head count, and discuss destinations. Caribbean vacay, anyone? The trip is months away but everyone is so excited and counting down the days! And then, when the trip is just weeks away, everyone starts to cancel. You still want to go but no one else is willing or able to. So you cancel, too.