Solo travel as a black woman is still a topic that raises eyebrows. Is it safe? Lonely? What about racism? All question I asked before I took my first solo trip and they often stemmed from misconceptions I had. For black women, the fear of sticking out, being fetishised or being racially abused makes travelling solo a very daunting thought. Growing up, we’re taught that the world is dangerous, especially for…
As black travellers, there are always things to consider when travelling solo. But when travelling solo as a black woman, in addition to safety,…
Travel automatically seems like the perfect activity for extroverts as you need to explore, often with people around at all times, and visiting crowded…
My first solo trip was in 2018 to Thessaloniki. To say I was nervous would be an understatement! I had no idea what to expect…