I'm Black and I Travel!

12/19/2024

Packing this way can save you time, save your back -- and in this age of rampant airline baggage fees, save your wallet.

Reducing what you carry with you and organizing the way you pack is the easiest way to lower travel-related stress.

10/28/2024

People can wear offensive messages on airplanes, and flight attendants have the legal leeway to boot you for it. But how is this offensive? Your thoughts...

A Delta passenger, who is a veteran, was forced to deplane and change after a flight attendant took issue with the message on her shirt.

10/28/2024

According to Conde Nast Traveler readers, the top food city in the US is in the San Francisco Bay area. But it's NOT San Francisco...

Good eats all across this land, from sea to shining sea.

10/28/2024

Medical tourism is definitely a "thing." Americans (and others) are traveling internationally to find affordable state-of-the-art health care. The keyword being "affordable." And they're finding it.

A new trend is taking social media by storm: traveling to Turkey for low-cost full-body health scans as part of medical tourism.

10/25/2024

Can't fly across the Atlantic to get a taste of authentic Spanish flavors? Now, you don't have to..

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10/25/2024

Ever wanted to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site? This city has more of them than any other on the planet.

Learn how the top 10 smartest cities from all over the globe have been ranked and why this is an important list for travelers.

10/25/2024

A list of the world's leading "smart" cities. Which ones would make your must-see list? Which ones have you seen already? And which ones would you be willing to call home?

Learn how the top 10 smartest cities from all over the globe have been ranked and why this is an important list for travelers.

10/21/2024

Europe and Africa in the same tasty tour. What's not to love?

A new experience in Lisbon, Portugal, highlights African history and culture through food in one of Europe’s most diverse and vibrant cities.

09/09/2024

How to ask directions in ten different languages.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS ONCE IN A WHILEAre you planning your next trip? How to get directions in 10 languages! Published on September 8, 2024 Credit: Janis Oppliger Having a general knowledge of the geography and local language is sound advice for anyone visiting a foreign land. Knowing...

08/23/2024

UNESCO has added to its list of World Heritage Sites. amd some of them are in .

UNESCO has recently shared five African landmarks on its latest list of newly inscribed World Heritage Sites.

08/22/2024

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The next time you’re heading out of town, check out one of these Black-owned hotels to get everything you need and more.

08/22/2024

A slice of Black History that still welcomes travelers.

The Magnolia House's story as a haven for Black travelers began in 1949 when Arthur and Louise Gist purchased the property.

08/01/2024

Say good-bye to your reclining airline seat? Maybe.

“Losing the ability to recline can be a blessing in disguise,” aviation and travel expert William McGee tells ‘Condé Nast Traveler.'

08/01/2024

The situation in the Middle East is worsening. United and Delta have suspended flights to Tel Aviv, and other airlines may follow. In light of this, the following steps are recommended:

1) Check with your airline if you have Mideast travel scheduled.
2) Consider travel insurance for any Middle East travel.
3) Consider resetting your trip for a later date.

06/20/2024

Hotel Tips, Part 1

From location to Wi-Fi, refundable rates to getting upgrades, here are all the things travelers need to consider before booking their next hotel room.

06/20/2024

Hotel Tips, Part 2

The cofounder HotelTonight, Sam Shank, explains how to check in or out of a hotel and shares the 10 biggest mistakes travelers make.

06/17/2024

All true, plus this one --if you make jokes about anything to do with passenger safety, you WILL be denied boarding. And "I was just playin'" or "It was just a joke!" will NOT get you back on the airplane. The airlines have zero tolerance when it comes to this stuff. So unless you want your next destination to be a no-fly list, do not play games with this. .

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