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.

Africa is one of the most diverse and beautiful continents in the world. Its largest cities offer hundreds of years of culture, bustling nightlife scenes and breathtaking ocean views. Best of all, these cities are extremely affordable, and many African countries are known for their friendliness toward foreigners.

Whether you’d like to visit an ancient temple, hike up a mountain range, learn about African-American leaders, relax at the beach or even see an old slave port, these dream destinations have something for you.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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?

Dreaming about long stretches of beautiful white sand beaches, palm trees and gentle breezes? Who isn’t! But if you’re actually looking to take a trip with your family this summer, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the best deals on the web to make choosing where to spend a vacation in the Caribbean easy.

Using popular tourist destinations Jamaica and Barbados, we compared prices using the following details:

• Traveling for 7-days.
• The trip will be all-inclusive.
• It will be a family of 4 going, that’s 2 adults and 2 kids under 10 years of age.

Some people dream of taking a vacation in Africa, the land where everything you come across is unique. But picking the most unique places to visit can sometimes be a challenge.

But don’t worry, we’ve done the research for you. Here are 5 unique vacations you can have in Africa.

When you’re exploring a new country, at the end of each long day you’re going to need a cozy home to come back to – but where is home?

Home might be the penthouse suite of a luxury hotel, or it might be the lively lobby of a youth hostel full of international travelers. Home might be a rustic apartment that you rent for two months or a chic Airbnb that you book for two nights.

With so many options, how will you decide? Let’s look at the pros and cons of each.