“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 well-documented experiences of travellers who go to countries such...
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“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 well-documented experiences of travellers who go to countries such...
Planning a first time backpacking trip is a journey in itself. There are so many things to remember, and one minor mistake could send the whole house of cards tumbling down. Even a relatively short...
This blog is for anyone who has ever dreamed of travelling, but feared going alone. It is for anyone who believes that travelling alone is hard, dangerous or taboo. I want you to know that you’re not...
Planning your first backpacking trip abroad is harder than it sounds. When I planned my first backpacking trip abroad, I thought it would just be a case of booking my tickets, getting insurance...
The first time I went to Thailand was magical. I wasn’t expecting much from such a popular tourist destination, but I definitely found my calling in Thailand. My reason for writing a blog about my...
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 of...
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 that as a young, black woman travelling overseas for...
I wrote this blog because I was tired of people telling me that death or random attacks was practically inevitable if I pursued my dream of travelling. The irony is that the more I explored the...
Beaches, hot weather and wine. That’s what springs to mind whenever people think of the West Coast. And yes, you’ll find that here alright. But there’s so much more to it than that. In this blog...
When you travel, you take on multiple personalities. These personalities vary according to your surroundings, people you meet and deals available. In order to understand what types of trips...