What’s So Special About Black Backpackers?
“Why the focus on black backpackers?” This is a question I often get asked and it’s a great question. The answer is that there are
The beauty of travelling is meeting people of different races, ethnicities and backgrounds. Sadly, you don’t see many Asian travellers or black travellers in many travel ads. This is why the unique experiences of black travellers and other minority groups has been highlighted in this section. This is not to exclude or devalue the wonderful stories and experiences of other backpackers but to give a voice to those underrepresented by many travel publications.
“Why the focus on black backpackers?” This is a question I often get asked and it’s a great question. The answer is that there are
Black backpackers face unique challenges when travelling overseas. These include concerns about discrimination, cultural barriers to backpacking and financial restrictions. In my last blog, one
Before I began my first solo journey overseas, I was told by friends and family that travelling was dangerous. Well meaning family members told me
Looking Beyond The Veil To Discover The World There was a time when we never heard about black backpackers travelling the world and experiencing all
Reconnecting With Ancestral Struggles As a Black Traveller The experiences of being a black traveller abroad is a unique one. It certainly was for Shira
Pushing Boundaries and Borders With Compassionate Journeys Adriana Smith is a black traveler who has helped people all over the world through her volunteering initiatives.
Breaking Down Stereotypes One Trip At a Time Michael Roots, 47, has a fairly unique story compared to many of the black backpackers I have
Taking On The World & Changing Your Story Exploring the world as a black female travelling alone comes with its challenges. But it is also
Experiencing The Beauty Of The World As an Asian Traveller Fitria Anggrainy Yusuf has faced many challenges and bigotry as an Asian traveller. But her
Embracing The World And Living Your Best Life Derek Johnson, 40, is a black traveler with an amazing story to share. I must say his
From Kuwait to Cape Town: Bridging Gaps as a Black Traveller Steven Luke is a black traveller who has taken on the world. The media
Diary of a black traveller: The Good, The Bad and The Sublime Nastacia’s journey has been epic. She’s been to a little less than 40
Many of us dream of embarking upon an African safari, and having close encounters with Big cats, elephants and buffalo. But when a safari is
Spending a night on Everest was one of the most memorable nights in my life. It was also one of the coldest. When I
And there I was in Tibet’s capital, Lhasa, taking in the scenery and smiling at the curious onlookers who were staring at me in bewilderment,